"From Israel-Jordan peace agreement to Israel-UAE peace agreement: 26 years. From Israel-UAE peace agreement to Israel-Bahrain peace agreement: 29 days!! Trump diplomacy in action, wasting no time in changing the world for the better," the ambassador said on Twitter. American Jewish organizations similarly praised the move, with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) saying in a press release Friday that "the announcement of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Bahrain is another historic demonstration of a new promising era in Israeli-Arab relations."We thank President Trump and his administration for the determined diplomatic effort to help bring about the momentous breakthroughs in recent weeks, as both the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain join Egypt and Jordan in paving the path to peace through recognition and engagement rather than by seeking to isolate and boycott the Jewish state," it said. "These diplomatic achievements are a testament to the fact that a strong and secure Israel, backed by the United States, is critical to bringing reconciliation to the region. The old and unproductive paradigm of boycotts and rejectionism is collapsing, and a new model of peace, prosperity and cooperation is emerging," the statement said. "Now is the time for other countries in the region and the Palestinian leadership to embrace this model and cement new ties and forge lasting peace and security in the Middle East," AIPAC concluded.Among Jewish organizations in the Commonwealth, the reaction was overwhelmingly positive and supportive.From Israel - Jordan peace agreement to Israel - UAE peace agreement: 26 years. From Israel - UAE peace agreement to Israel - Bahrain peace agreement: 29 days!! Trump diplomacy in action, wasting no time in changing the world for the better!
— David M. Friedman (@USAmbIsrael) September 11, 2020
The Canadian Centre for Jewish and Israel Affairs likewise remarked on the agreement's importance, saying on Twitter that this is "Another historic turning point in #Arab - #Israeli relations!"Another historic turning point in #Arab - #Israeli relations! https://t.co/CjKDGvSfUI
— CIJA (@CIJAinfo) September 11, 2020
The sentiment was shared by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, which said on Twitter: "We welcome the normalisation of ties between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is wonderful to see another historic step forward towards peace and security in the Middle East and we hope it brings great prosperity to both parties and the wider region."We welcome the normalisation of ties between Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is wonderful to see another historic step forward towards peace and security in the Middle East and we hope it brings great prosperity to both parties and the wider region. https://t.co/LUa4Ae02u4
— Board of Deputies of British Jews (@BoardofDeputies) September 11, 2020
WJC president Ronald S. Lauder said: “I welcome and thank the leadership of Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and the King of Bahrain, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, for this newest chapter in the creation of peace, safety, and security in the Middle East. Jewish history and presence in Bahrain have long been integral pillars of Bahraini culture, and I anticipate that this agreement will lay the groundwork for the next chapter of Jewish-Bahraini coexistence."The dovish J Street organization similarly praised the agreement, while also noting the need for a Palestinian state."Like the agreement between Israel and the UAE, the new agreement between Israel and Bahrain to establish full diplomatic relations – as Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly pulled back from plans to illegally annex large portions of the West Bank – is welcome news for all who wish to see a stable and prosperous Israel living in peace and security alongside all of its regional neighbors. It’s evidence that dialogue and diplomacy, rather than unilateral action and belligerence, are the route to long-term security," the J Street statement said.“At the same time, J Street believes that comprehensive peace between Israel and its neighbors in the Arab world will only be achieved through an agreement that resolves the issues at the core of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and leads to the establishment of a viable and independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. Diplomacy between the US, Israel and Gulf Arab states must be complementary to – and not a substitute for – diplomacy that includes the Palestinian leadership and shows genuine consideration for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people," the statement concluded.