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Abraham Accords

News and updates about Abraham Accords

Poll:

Growing Syrian support for peace with Israel

Survey by Syrian research center shows deep divides on normalization, with notable support in southern provinces and among minority groups.

Growing Syrian support for peace with Israel

Trump's plans:

Azerbaijan and the Abraham Accords

What is the potential of Azerbaijan joining the Abraham Accords in the near future? Opinion.

Azerbaijan and the Abraham Accords

Rubio hints:

'More Arab nations could join Abraham Accords this year'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicates that more Arab nations could normalize ties with Israel by year-end, as Washington prioritizes a historic deal with Saudi Arabia.

'More Arab nations could join Abraham Accords this year'

'We want peace with everyone'

Syrian official does not rule out joining Abraham Accords

Ali al-Rifa'ai, senior Syrian spokesman, tells Israeli media that Damascus would be open to ties with Israel following President Trump’s outreach

Syrian official does not rule out joining Abraham Accords

President Herzog:

Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman

In Berlin, President Herzog expresses hope for Saudi-Israeli rapprochement, citing regional peace momentum and opposition from Iran-backed forces.

Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman

Witkoff:

'Iran talks progressing, hostage deal a priority'

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says nuclear talks with Iran are “moving in the right direction,” expresses hope for a breakthrough on a Gaza hostage deal ahead of President Trump’s regional visit.

'Iran talks progressing, hostage deal a priority'

Trump’s first 100 days — this time, with fire”

One hundred days in, and the message is unmistakable: America is no longer managed by appeasers. It's led by a fighter. Israel is no longer isolated. It's backed by a lion. Opinion.

Trump’s first 100 days — this time, with fire”

Trump:

'We’re going to expand the Abraham Accords'

US President hints he could be a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his role in the Abraham Accords, says he plans to expand them. On negotiations with Iran, Trump suggests progress toward a peaceful resolution.

'We’re going to expand the Abraham Accords'

Congressman claims:

Syria wants to join Abraham Accords - under the right conditions

US Congressman Cory Mills tells Bloomberg he spoke with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa about US sanctions, removal of chemical weapons, and the possibility of Syria joining the Abraham Accords.

Syria wants to join Abraham Accords - under the right conditions

INTO THE FRAY:

Azerbaijan: Augmenting the Abraham Accords

The Abraham Accords were the greatest foreign policy accomplishment of Trump’s first administration; he has made it clear that his new administration will seek to expand them- Forbes, March 8, 2025. Opinion.

Azerbaijan: Augmenting the Abraham Accords

Trump:

'More nations seek to join the Abraham Accords'

Trump says increasing numbers of countries are looking to join the Abraham Accords. Vance: The Biden administration did absolutely nothing with the Abraham Accords, purely out of political spite.

'More nations seek to join the Abraham Accords'

Prominent rabbis appeal to Trump:

'Include Azerbaijan in Abraham Accords'

Leading rabbis urge Trump to recognize Azerbaijan's decades of support for Israel by including it in the Abraham Accords and lifting Section 907 sanctions.

'Include Azerbaijan in Abraham Accords'

Azerbaijan and the expansion of the Abraham Accords

If Israel expands its public collaborations within the Muslim world to include Azerbaijan, it will strengthen Muslim sentiment towards these partnerships and enhance its image as a country that is "normalized" in the Muslim world. Op-ed.

Azerbaijan and the expansion of the Abraham Accords

American-Israeli diplomat Dr. Dore Gold passed away at 71

Gold served as the director of the Foreign Ministry, Israeli Ambassador to the UN, and diplomatic advisor to PM Netanyahu, and was among those who laid the foundations for the Abraham Accords.

American-Israeli diplomat Dr. Dore Gold passed away at 71

Poll:

71% of Israelis reject establishment of a Palestinian state

A recent poll shows that Israelis are overwhelmingly against the establishment of a Palestinian state, even more than a year after the October 7th massacre.

71% of Israelis reject establishment of a Palestinian state

Middle East expert:

'Formal peace with Saudis in current situation will be damaging'

Dr. David Wurmser says as long as it is dependent on the Palestinian issue, it is better that Israel and the US not work to bring the Saudis into the Abraham Accords.

'Formal peace with Saudis in current situation will be damaging'

The Art of the Deal: A cautionary sequel

What was that story about King Solomon and the baby…? Ask any seven-year old. But the only ones, it seems, who learn the lessons of history, are the bad guys. Israel’s adversaries. Opinion.

The Art of the Deal: A cautionary sequel

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Director of AAPI:

'What is needed for for Saudi Arabi to be involved in Gaza?'

Director of the Abraham Accords Peace Institute (AAPI): 'The Accords survived the war because of ties between the people, and not just the leaders. Saudi and UAE have 2 demands to be involved in Gaza.'

'What is needed for for Saudi Arabi to be involved in Gaza?'

Arab Zionist:

'Israeli narrative was omitted from our existence'

Rowan Othman, a Syrian peace activist, is primarily focused on developing a positive relationship between Middle Eastern Arabs and Jewish Israelis.

'Israeli narrative was omitted from our existence'

Fmr. Communication Minister:

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Former Communication Minister Ayoub Kara lays out his plan to make controversial subjects such as Jerusalem and Gaza no longer synonymous with negativity for the Middle East.

After 70 years of conflict, we need a positive alternative

Senior diplomatic official:

'The goal - a regional defense alliance like NATO'

Senior diplomatic official comments on Prime Minister's Congress speech, calls for the Abraham Accords to be expanded into a regional defense alliance.

'The goal - a regional defense alliance like NATO'

US Ambassador:

'A Palestinian state would be a defeat for Hamas'

H.E Amb. Jacob J. Lew, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, declares that the Palestinian Authority and a Palestinian state - rather than rewarding Hamas - could undermine everything it stands for.

'A Palestinian state would be a defeat for Hamas'

For the Abraham Accords

Israel Heritage Foundation gives Trump an award

Rabbi David Katz, IHF executive director: The President was very excited to see us. He is very much in favor of Israel having to win the war.

Israel Heritage Foundation gives Trump an award

Former US Middle East envoy:

'There were a few steps back in Israel Arab ties'

Arutz Sheva spoke to former special envoy Jason Greenblatt about Israel's relations with her neighbors, the day after the war, and how Palestinians feel about October 7th.

'There were a few steps back in Israel Arab ties'

Jason Greenblatt:

'They're asking for dead people to testify, it's obscene'

Fmr. advisor to Pres. Trump discusses denial of Hamas atrocities, peace with Arab states, campus antisemitism, and more.

'They're asking for dead people to testify, it's obscene'

French Ambassador to Israel:

'France is gradually changing the way it looks at this region'

France’s new Ambassador to Israel speaks to i24NEWS: We always want to promote what is incredible in relations between France and Israel.

'France is gradually changing the way it looks at this region'

US State Department:

'We recommit ourselves to the goal of expanding Abraham Accords'

State Department marks 3rd anniversary of peace accords between Israel and the countries of the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.

'We recommit ourselves to the goal of expanding Abraham Accords'

Dubai religious leader meets Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

Ahmed Obaid Al Mansoori, who founded the first Holocaust museum exhibit in the Arab world, meets Safed chief rabbi.

Dubai religious leader meets Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu

UAE Ambassador:

'UAE can do little to stop Israel from applying sovereignty'

Ambassador to the US Yousef al-Otaiba addresses panel marking 3rd anniversary of the Abraham Accords.

'UAE can do little to stop Israel from applying sovereignty'

Young Israelis, Emiratis, Bahrainis, Moroccans meet in DC

Coation of youths from all Abraham Accords nations mark 3rd anniversary of accords, will meet senior US officials.

Young Israelis, Emiratis, Bahrainis, Moroccans meet in DC

Economic corridor to connect countries from Israel to India

PM Netanyahu announces 'unprecedented breakthrough initiative' economic corridor connecting India, Middle East, Israel, and Europe.

Economic corridor to connect countries from Israel to India

Minister Eliyahu visits UAE:

'I encountered genuine respect for Judaism'

Minister of Heritage first minister from current government to visit the country.

'I encountered genuine respect for Judaism'

The man behind Oslo:

'It was a public relations failure, not a disaster'

Dr. Yair Hirschfeld, among the architects of the Oslo Accords, sees them as a chance for a new opportunity for the entire Middle East.

'It was a public relations failure, not a disaster'

Foreign Minister heads to Bahrain to inaugurate embassy

Minister Eli Cohen to make first visit to Abraham Accords signatory, sign several memoranda of understanding between Israel and Bahrain.

Foreign Minister heads to Bahrain to inaugurate embassy

This is what Israel should offer Saudi Arabia

Rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia could have serious consequences - but perhaps there is another way. Op-ed.

This is what Israel should offer Saudi Arabia

Man jailed in Morocco for criticizing ties with Israel

A man who criticized the king of Morocco for normalizing ties with Israel has been jailed for challenging the king's decision.

Man jailed in Morocco for criticizing ties with Israel

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Israel is closer than ever to a deal with Saudi Arabia'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen says Israel is close to agreement with Saudis, but won't say whether it would agree to a construction freeze.

'Israel is closer than ever to a deal with Saudi Arabia'

Minister Cohen's initiative:

Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months

Minister Eli Cohen meets US special envoy for the Abraham Accords, Dan Shapiro.

Negev Forum will convene in Morocco in the coming months

President Biden confirms possible Saudi-Israel accord

President Biden told donors that 'there may be progress between Israel and Saudi Arabia.'

President Biden confirms possible Saudi-Israel accord

'Israelis feel at home in Morocco'

David and Yaakov Ochayon, residents of Morocco, tell about the growing connection between Israel and Morocco.

'Israelis feel at home in Morocco'

In Israel, UAE and Bahrain:

Cycling race to celebrate Abraham Accords

"The Race for Peace", which will take place in October 2024 in the three countries, is an initiative of philanthropist Sylvan Adams.

Cycling race to celebrate Abraham Accords

Foreign Minister reveals:

'I'll meet reps. of countries with which we have no relations'

Minister Eli Cohen estimates that several new embassies of foreign countries will be opened in Jerusalem by the end of 2023.

'I'll meet reps. of countries with which we have no relations'

Dan Shapiro named as US envoy to expand Abraham Accords

Secretary of State Blinken announces former US Ambassador to Israel to be appointed Senior Advisor for Regional Integration.

Dan Shapiro named as US envoy to expand Abraham Accords

Minister Silman gifts menorah to Moroccan counterpart

Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman gifted a menorah to her Moroccan counterpart, saying 'the Menorah is the light of the world.'

Minister Silman gifts menorah to Moroccan counterpart

Israel, UAE, and Bahrain form team to promote joint tourism

Discussions between the countries' tourism ministries to begin next week. Will include travel agents, Airline reps., and hoteliers.

Israel, UAE, and Bahrain form team to promote joint tourism

House approves bill to create new Abraham Accords special envoy

The bipartisan bill was approved by a large majority of 413 to 13, with eight members not voting.

House approves bill to create new Abraham Accords special envoy

Moroccan FM:

'Abraham Accords created incredible momentum for Mideast peace'

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita addresses American Jewish Committee Global Forum in Tel Aviv.

'Abraham Accords created incredible momentum for Mideast peace'

Secretary of State Blinken:

'We will discuss normalization during Saudi Arabia trip'

Secretary Blinken told AIPAC: 'The US has a real national security interest in promoting normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia'

'We will discuss normalization during Saudi Arabia trip'

Report:

Blinken considering Dan Shapiro as Abraham Accords point person

Dan Shapiro served as US ambassador to Israel under Obama and later as adviser to the US envoy for Iran.

Blinken considering Dan Shapiro as Abraham Accords point person

David Friedman:

5 years on, the US embassy in Jerusalem remains the key to peace

Some say that the Abraham Accords were achieved despite moving our embassy to Jerusalem. No, they were signed because of the move. Op-ed.

5 years on, the US embassy in Jerusalem remains the key to peace

Israel's UAE Ambassador:

'More countries will join the Abraham Accords'

Ambassador Amir Hayek to i24NEWS: We have great relations with the Emiratis. We are moving forward.

'More countries will join the Abraham Accords'

On Israel's Independence Day:

House approves pro-Israel resolution

House of Representatives approves resolution calling for expansion Abraham Accords and expressing support for US relations with Israel.

House approves pro-Israel resolution

MK Tal:

'UAE visit shows we can change the region, world together'

Religious Zionism MK Ohad Tal concludes visit to UAE to familiarize the country with Israel's current ruling coalition.

'UAE visit shows we can change the region, world together'

Report:

Blinken urged Niger to normalize ties with Israel

Blinken and President Mohamed Bazoum's discussion on Israel part of US efforts to add more countries to the Abraham Accords.

Blinken urged Niger to normalize ties with Israel

First Israeli book translated into Arabic since Abraham Accords

In a tweet in Arabic, Segal wrote this is the first book to be translated into Arabic by an official publisher since the Abraham Accords.

First Israeli book translated into Arabic since Abraham Accords

'An unprecedented event'

Azerbaijani, Bahraini, Israeli ambassadors host Ramadan event

The ambassadors hosted US officials, diplomats, members of the media, and civil society leaders for a traditional break-fast meal.

Azerbaijani, Bahraini, Israeli ambassadors host Ramadan event

The concerning message from UAE President's close associate

Emirati businessman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, who visited Israel, warned that "Israeli government's direction is contrary to Abraham Accords."

The concerning message from UAE President's close associate

First since Abraham Accords:

Knesset delegation travels to Bahrain

The delegation includes representatives of both the coalition and the opposition.

Knesset delegation travels to Bahrain

1st Knesset delegation since Abraham Accords travels to Bahrain

MK Danny Danon heads official delegation from Coalition and Opposition, including MK Dan Illouz, MK Yifat Sasha-Biton and MK Elazar Stern

1st Knesset delegation since Abraham Accords travels to Bahrain






























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