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The Trump administration's Peace to Prosperity vision for the Middle East was unveiled on January 28, 2020. What followed over the next eleven months was one of the most fascinating and consequential periods of US foreign policy in a generation, leading to five normalization agreements between Israel and Muslim states. The Abraham Accords achieved what had seemed impossible for decades and set the Middle East on a trajectory toward a broad regional peace. Aryeh Lightstone is uniquely positioned to tell the story. As the senior advisor to the US ambassador to Israel, he had a front-row seat on events that dramatically altered the dynamics of the Middle East. He was tasked with a complex and sensitive component of the Abraham Accords: turning them into practical action, and doing it quickly--during a pandemic, no less. In addition, he directed the Abraham Fund, led the Abraham Accords Business Summit, and served as the key contact between Israel and the other Accords nations for implementation. Let My People Know provides a behind-the-scenes account of the strategies that allowed the Deal of the Century to be struck, and an unvarnished look at the Middle Eastern idiosyncrasies that factored into the process. A rabbi and an enthralling storyteller, Lightstone paints a vivid picture of the varied cultures and personalities involved. He also offers a glimpse into the day-to-day activities of an embassy. Finally, he explains what the Biden administration must do better to advance America's interests abroad. We now have a paradigm for a forward-looking Middle East policy that ultimately benefits the United States. Lightstone makes the case for strategic action to maintain the momentum.

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Let My People Know is a powerful affirmation of humanity's capacity to achieve the extraordinary. Lightstone played a meaningful role in the implementation of the Abraham Accords, and with this inspirational account he proves himself a skilled chronicler. -- Jared Kushner, senior advisor to the president, 2017-2021 Let My People Know provides amazing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from someone who had a front-row seat to incredible events. Aryeh Lightstone might not be a household name yet, but his contributions to America's successful policies toward Israel and the Middle East during the Trump administration were untiring, historic, and much deserving of praise. His service in helping to unite Israel and the United States will be felt by many for years to come. -- Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations, 2017-2019 Aryeh demonstrates that faithful adherence to one's core beliefs--in both his faith and his nation--are not only possible but necessary. His description of his work alongside our team is humble and captures both the spirit of the peace we achieved and the future of stability and prosperity we pray will follow. Read and enjoy. -- Mike Pompeo, US Secretary of State, 2018-2021

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Aryeh Lightstone served as the senior advisor to the US ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, from 2017 to 2021. In this supporting role, he helped advance US-Israel bilateral relations and served as the point person in Israel for the implementation of the Abraham Accords. He has worked as an educator, rabbi, management professional, entrepreneur, and issue advocate. Benjamin Isaac is an actor. He lives in New York City.

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