; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture; it will safeguard the Holy Places of all religions; and it will be faithful to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. ; Whereas, to preserve these values and the institutions of Israeli democracy, Israel has enacted and amended the Basic Laws of Israel, which provide the foundation of Israel’s democratic system; Whereas Israel is home to a vibrant Arab community, comprising an estimated 20 percent of Israel’s population and possessing equal rights under Israeli law; Whereas the people of Israel have established a pluralistic democratic political system, including freedom of speech, a free press, free, fair, and open elections, the rule of law, and other democratic principles and practices; Whereas Israel— (1) offers invaluable contributions to the international community, including humanitarian aid, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, military weaponry, counterterrorism, airport security, agriculture, water management, arid-zone farming, medical advances, natural gas, and other technologies; and (2) will promote a positive vision for emerging technologies that is anchored by democratic values; Whereas robust bilateral ties with Israel— (1) contribute to the security interests of the United States; (2) produce security, economic, and cultural benefits in the region; (3) increase regional integration and stability; and (4) build confidence with respect to peace negotiations; Whereas Israel— (1) maintains diplomatic relations with 166 of the 193 member states of the United Nations; and (2) retains 80 resident embassies, 21 consulates general, and 7 special missions globally; Whereas Israel maintains free trade agreements with the United States, members of the European Union, members of the European Free Trade Association, Canada, Mexico, Ukraine, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and other nation states; Whereas, in 1987, the United States Government designated Israel as a major non-NATO ally