Abraham Accords Archives

Trump ‘frustrated’ with Netanyahu, plans to side-step Israel in Mideast initiatives – report

Multiple US sources say that Trump is increasingly frustrated with Netanyahu and is preparing to move forward on major Mideast initiatives without Israel’s participation.

May 8, 2025

More countries to join Abraham Accords with Israel, Trump envoy hints

President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, hints that additional countries are poised to join the Abraham Accords with Israel.

May 6, 2025

Minister: War will end by next year, more peace deals to follow

A decisive victory over Hamas will usher in a wave of Arab nations joining the Abraham Accords, says Israel's Strategic Affairs minister.

April 30, 2025

WATCH: US Congressman confident Syria’s Al-Sharaa wants peace with Israel

During his visit to Damascus, U.S. Congressman Cory Mills said the new Syrian president is signaling a desire for closer ties with Israel.

April 24, 2025

Top Sudanese official pays secret visit to Israel amid normalization bid – report

Sudan reportedly pushing to finalize normalization of relations with Israel and enter the Abraham Accords, with senior official making secret visit to Tel Aviv.

April 8, 2025

Normalization on the agenda? Trump to visit Saudi Arabia

In recent months, President Trump has suggested that Saudi Arabia could soon establish formal ties with Israel.

March 31, 2025

U.S., United Arab Emirates, Israel and Bahrain flags on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City

Trump says more countries will join Abraham Accords ‘soon,’ reveals why Biden ‘added zero’

In recent months, Trump has hinted that Saudi Arabia may normalize relations with Israel in the near term.

March 25, 2025

The road to normalization with the Arab world goes through Iran – analysis

While the Trump administration has ordered strikes against the Houthis, and while Hezbollah and Hamas have been weakened by Israel, it will take time before it is safe to declare all three proxies non-threats.

March 18, 2025

Israeli prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan Feb 2025 (youTube screenshot)

Azerbaijan may become a crucial player in Israeli-American vision for Middle East

The Atlantic Council, a prominent U.S. think tank, stated that the U.S. should follow Israel's lead in fostering ties with Azerbaijan.

February 20, 2025

Palestinian statehood a ‘red-line’ for Saudi-Israel normalization deal, says Saudi prince

'There is no other solution than the two-state solution,' says Saudi prince and diplomat, insisting that any deal between Riyadh and Jerusalem must include Israel's agreement to the establishment of a Palestinian state.

January 28, 2025

Syrian dissident leaders call for ‘Abrahamic peace’ with Israel

'Syrian Government in Exile' calls for 'mutual understanding' and peace with Israel in virtual meeting with Israeli lawmaker.

December 12, 2024

Adam Boehler, Trump's special envoy for hostage affairs, Dec 2024 (Youtube screenshot)

Trump picks Abraham Accords negotiator as special envoy for hostage affairs

Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas to free the hostages by January 20 or there would be 'hell to pay.'

December 4, 2024

Annexation plan not a deal-breaker for Saudi deal, says ex-Trump advisor

Deputy National Security Advisor from first Trump administration says president-elect will push new policies vis-a-vis Iran, the Palestinian Authority, and the Abraham Accords.

December 4, 2024

Massad Boulos and Donald Trump (YouTube screenshot)

Trump to prioritize hostage release, pressure on Iran, Saudi peace deal, says Mideast adviser

The new president still actively wants to achieve peace in the region, says new Middle East adviser Massad Boulos.

December 4, 2024

Report: US leaked Saudi-Israel peace deal right before Hamas massacre

Sonnenfeld – who helped shape the original Abraham Accords under the Trump administration – described the official as a habitual over-sharer who acted out of arrogance rather than malice.

November 12, 2024

Netanyahu to address UN amid rising Middle East tensions

Netanyahu’s speech is expected to touch on the Abraham Accords and prospects for further peace deals, possibly hinting at progress with Saudi Arabia.

September 16, 2024

40 African lawmakers affirm Jerusalem as true capital of Israel, seek partnership with Jewish state

The statement was intended to counter the African Union and South Africa, which has accused Israel of committing genocide in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

September 12, 2024

Israelis favor stronger US and Arab ties, support for two-state solution wanes: Survey

Additionally, a majority of Israelis now favor having either Israel or an international coalition, including Arab countries, govern Gaza after the war.

July 24, 2024

Sullivan: No Saudi deal without Israeli normalization

The Biden administration has been pushing for a defense deal with the Saudis that includes Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords.

May 5, 2024

If Trump were president Hamas wouldn’t have attacked Israel, says former envoy

Jason Greenblatt criticized Biden for 'not confronting the Iranian regime sufficiently' and his support of a two-state solution.

January 6, 2024

‘Tone-Deaf, Simple-Minded, ignorant’ – Architect of Abraham Accords blasts Biden’s latest call for Palestinian statehood

Jason Greenblatt, one of the architects of the Abraham Accords, lambasts President Biden over his use of the October 7th massacres to call for new push towards two-state solution.

October 27, 2023

Saudis make clear they’re ignoring Palestinian demands

What this means for the chance of Palestinian statehood.

October 6, 2023

Israel-Saudi peace not a done deal: US State Dept.

Biden administration official warns that Jerusalem-Riyadh peace deal still lacks formal framework, says there are many details yet to be worked out before potential normalization agreement can happen.

October 4, 2023

White House: ‘Basic framework’ for Israel-Saudi peace in place

'Israel and Saudi have already normalized. When the formal agreement comes is anyone’s guess,' wrote Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

October 1, 2023

Saudi diplomat visits Ramallah, PA-controlled enclaves in Judea and Samaria

New Saudi envoy to Ramallah meets with PA officials in Ramallah, likely seeking to finalize Palestinian demands during ongoing normalization talks with Israel.

September 26, 2023

Kissinger worried that concessions for peace with Saudis are too far-reaching

The former Secretary of State fears opposition to Netanyahu is creating 'very dangerous' rift inside Israel.

September 24, 2023

In another sign of warming ties, Israel congratulates Saudis on National Day

'Israel and Saudi have already normalized. When the formal agreement comes is anyone’s guess,' wrote Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

September 24, 2023

Foreign-policy expert: ‘Israel and Saudis have already normalized’

'Israel and Saudi have already normalized. When the formal agreement comes is anyone’s guess,' wrote Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

September 23, 2023

Deal to ‘bring security to the Zionist regime’ futile, Iran’s president says

Any normalization agreement between an Arab country and Israel would be a "stab in the back" to the Palestinians, Raisi told reporters.

September 21, 2023

Saudi Prince: Normalization with Israel grows ‘closer every day’

The prince stressed that major concessions to the Palestinians would be necessary for the peace deal.

September 21, 2023

CELEBRATION: Israelis join Emiratis, Bahrainis, and Moroccans to mark three years of peace

Group representing the first four countries to enter the Abraham Accords celebrate the historic agreement in Washington.

September 19, 2023

EU launches initiative for Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, co-hosted by Saudis

The plan aims to build on the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative that was rejected by Israel mainly because it called for the 'right of return' of millions of Palestinian 'refugees.'

September 18, 2023

Saudi Arabia freezes normalization talks with Israel – report

Saudi outlet claims that Gulf Kingdom suspends negotiations due to unwillingness of Smotrich, Ben-Gvir to grant sweeping concessions to Palestinians.

September 18, 2023

Saudi Arabia halts talks on peace deal with Israel – report

Saudi-owned outlet attributes Riyadh's withdrawal to Netanyahu government's "extremist" stance towards Palestinians.

September 17, 2023

Senior Republicans court Trump on Biden-brokered Saudi deal

Supporters of Biden administration's push for Saudi-Israel deal lobby Trump to back potential deal - in hopes of bringing Senate Republicans onboard.

September 14, 2023

US diplomat: Normalization with Israel a clear Saudi interest

Riyadh is the "preeminent target of the expansion of the Abraham Accords," says chargé d’affaires in Jerusalem Stephanie Hallett.

September 7, 2023

Palestinian Authority vows not to embarrass Saudi Arabia in talks with Israel

Mahmoud Abbas says he wants to leverage peace talks between Israel and the Saudis to further his own goals but realizes normalization will take place 'no matter what.'

September 6, 2023

WATCH: Foreign Minister Eli Cohen visits Bahrain for inauguration of Israeli embassy

Minister Eli Cohen meets with the Crown Prince of Bahrain at opening ceremony of Israeli embassy in Manama, amid hopes of expanding the Abraham Accords.

September 4, 2023

In first, senior Moroccan official to visit Knesset

The announcement came as Israeli Foreign Minister departed for an official visit to Bahrain.

September 3, 2023

Israel-Saudi peace deal likely within 6 months, says Israeli FM; Saudis may ‘bribe’ Abbas

Saudis may bribe PA to accept their normalization with Israel, as Israeli Foreign Minister predicts breakthrough in next six months.

August 30, 2023

Netanyahu to vet all secret meetings amid Libya fallout

The Israeli premier instructed government ministers to get his personal approval before revealing information relating to secret diplomatic meetings.

August 29, 2023

US livid with Israel for disclosing ‘secret’ meeting with Libyan foreign minister – report

U.S. officials warned Israel that such indiscretions will dissuade other nations from pursuing normalization with Israel.

August 28, 2023

Libyan FM fired over Israel meeting that her office says premier authorized

The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem denied leaking the diplomatic encounter to the press.

August 28, 2023

In first-ever meeting, Israeli and Libyan FMs talk normalization

Israeli officials established contact with Libya's unity government several months ago.

August 27, 2023

Republican Jewish group pushes back on Ramaswamy’s stance against aid to Israel

'Such a move would very decidedly not be in America's best interest,' Republican Jewish Coalition says.

August 22, 2023

Israeli energy minister in Abu Dhabi to advance water-for-electricity plan

A four-way agreement is in the works between the UAE, Israel, Jordan and the U.S. to send Israeli-desalinated water to Jordan in exchange for solar energy.

August 16, 2023

Saudi-Israel deal would entail delay in sovereignty over Judea, Samaria for four years – report

Neither side is really interested in the Palestinian track but Riyadh officially wants something on the issue in order to please the U.S.

July 31, 2023

Next year in Jerusalem? Israel’s success at Tour de France raises hope for the country to host

'Normalizing the good name of Israel, the brand I feature is what drives me and the reason I am proud to have our team in the Tour de France'

July 25, 2023

Israel’s recognition of Western Sahara a blow to Iran

'Morocco shares a long border with Algeria, an ally of Iran, which directly threatens it militarily and through its support for Polisario separatism.'

July 20, 2023

King of Morocco warmly invites Netanyahu to visit country

The invitation came after Israel officially recognized Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region.

July 19, 2023

Israel’s top diplomat arrives in Kenya for African Union summit

Israel has observer status in the continental grouping.

July 16, 2023

In first, Israeli national anthem Hatikvah played in Saudi Arabia at sports tournament

The team entered the country on their Israeli passports.

July 12, 2023

Israeli team arrives in Saudi Arabia for global video game competition

The Israeli team will reportedly display the Israeli flag as Hatikvah, Israel’s national anthem, plays at the opening ceremony.

July 9, 2023

‘Deepening our ties’ – Israel and Morocco agree to ease visas for workers, tourists

'We are pouring more substance into the peace agreement,' says Interior Minister Moshe Arbel, after meeting with his Moroccan counterpart.

June 19, 2023

Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev signs transport agreements with Morocco

Israel weighs recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over disputed region in exchange for upgraded ties

Morocco reportedly conditioning upgrading ties, opening full embassy in Tel Aviv on Israel officially recognizing Rabat's sovereignty over disputed Western Sahara.

June 8, 2023

WATCH: IDF soldiers train in Muslim Arab country for 1st time ever

Israel soldiers are training in an Arab-Muslim country for the first time ever with 12 members of the IDF’s elite Golani unit in Morocco for an international exercise with 16 other countries.

June 7, 2023

Blinken in Saudi Arabia with Israel normalization on the agenda

The Biden administration aims to expand the Abraham Accords, the secretary of state said.

June 6, 2023

WATCH: Are the Abraham Accords paving the way for Arab-Israeli gang violence?

Ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has opened the floodgates for Israeli-Arab gang warfare to spill over into the Gulf state.

June 1, 2023

Israel signs transportation deals with Morocco as ties deepen

The three agreements signed include a mutual recognition of drivers’ licenses and a maritime agreement designed to encourage direct trade links between the two countries.

May 31, 2023

Israel-Gulf train awaits Saudi normalization

The project would link Haifa to the Saudi Gulf port of Damman, the UAE and Bahrain.

May 29, 2023

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