This episode was originally released on June 7, 2021 | In this episode of Holland & Knight’s "The Eyes on Washington Podcast" series, Public Policy & Regulation attorney and co-chair of the firm's Israel Practice Meital Stavinsky spoke with U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch (FL-22) about the current relationship between the United States and Israel and what the future might look like for the two countries. Their conversation highlighted opportunities for investment in high tech and infrastructure development given the existence of programs like the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act and the Abraham Accords. They also covered the impact and future of the bilateral commercial and defense relationship between Israel and the United States. They touched on the varying levels of support for the relationship as of late, as well as opportunities for future collaboration. Additionally, they described Israel’s wealth of innovation in a number of developing industries as a key opportunity for the U.S. and other allies in the region.