The Abraham Accords is the normalization deal signed between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on September 15, 2020.
It also led to a further normalization agreement with Morocco and with Sudan slated to follow suit.
The deal was mediated by the administration of US president Donald Trump and was a watershed moment in Israeli history.
The accords are credited with changing the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, aligning Israel with newfound allies against Iran.
It has also led to numerous medical, business and scientific agreements signed between the Israel, Morocco, Bahrain and the UAE.
"I'm very upbeat about the potential for an Abraham Accord with Syria and Lebanon," the ambassador said.
Israel-Saudi normalization could reset the entire regional balance of power in the Middle East.
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“This is not just a conflict; it is evil. And let me be clear, evil will not triumph,” Witkoff stated, referring to the rise of Middle East terrorism.
Abdullah bin Zayed also underscored his country’s humanitarian commitment, noting that the UAE has delivered over 42% of all international aid to Gaza in the past two years.
"This survey serves as an urgent wake-up call to the Israeli government: enough with political intransigence—get on board the regional train now," said the Coalition for Regional Security.
Trump's comments come amid his trip to the Middle East, his first diplomatic trip since assuming the presidency.
Israel moving away from airstrikes and back into the game of diplomacy could help smooth the way for the Accords to grow.
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