2013 Briefing Book - Print Version - Aipac
2013 Briefing Book - Print Version - Aipac
2013 Briefing Book - Print Version - Aipac
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RELATIONSHIP<br />
State, Local Officials Build Ties With Israel<br />
Several states also have recognized Israel’s valuable input in protecting the American public.<br />
The Maryland-Israel partnership was announced in 2003; the Illinois-Israel partnership was<br />
adopted in June 2006. In November 2008, Michigan signed a Joint Declaration of Strategic<br />
Cooperation with Israel, and in summer 2010, Colorado signed a number of agreements with<br />
Israel, including energy security and enhanced identification verification technology.<br />
American law-enforcement officers and first responders are increasingly studying Israel’s battle<br />
against terrorism so that they can learn how to better protect U.S. citizens. Israel frequently hosts<br />
delegations of American police chiefs, sheriffs and emergency responders. These U.S. officials<br />
have infused their own departments’ training with valuable lessons on how Israeli security forces<br />
prevent such terrorist attacks as suicide bombings.<br />
American and Israeli first-responders and emergency officials have stepped up cooperation since 9/11.<br />
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