Abraham Accords

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.

Editor's Notes: Could the Abraham Accords get a Latin twist? Argentina's amb. says yes

“Our two countries aren’t merely partners. We’re brothers who share the same values of liberty and democracy,” the Argentinian ambassador said.

We face the same enemies—Hamas, Hezbollah, Iranian proxies—and we lean on the same pillars of freedom.’ Rabbi Shimon Axel Wahnish, Argentine Ambassador to Israel in his Jerusalem residence on Thursday.
From right to left: Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Major General (Ret.) Amir Baram, Minister of Defense Israel Katz, and the head of SIBAT, Brigadier General.

European countries buying new highs of defense products despite voicing criticism of Israel

  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (illustration)

Under the radar: Israeli cyber companies operating in Saudi Arabia

 SAUDI FOREIGN Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud addresses the UN General Assembly in New York last month.

Why Israel barred Saudi FM, Arab counterparts from visiting Ramallah - analysis


The road to normalization runs through Israel - opinion

With President Donald Trump in the White House, Azerbaijan hopes for a shift in American policy through stronger integration with Israel.

 TURKEY’S President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul last week. Syria has effectively became a Turkish proxy; now Israel and Turkey share a de facto border, turning a diplomatic rift into one with potential for military confrontation, the writer warns.

UAE summons Israeli ambassador over Jerusalem flag march 'violations'

The UAE condemned "the deplorable and offensive violations against the Palestinian people that took place in the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque."

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 26, 2025

Israel summons US envoy to hearing for political jab at Netanyahu's opponents

This is in accordance with the directive of the Director of the Senior Disciplinary Division at the Civil Service Commission.

 Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter speaks to the media at the Capital Jewish Museum, near the site where two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead, in Washington, DC, US, May 22, 2025

Syria, Lebanon could join Abraham Accords before Saudi Arabia, Israeli amb. to US says

"I'm very upbeat about the potential for an Abraham Accord with Syria and Lebanon," the ambassador said.

 Syiran President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump.

Why Israel and Saudi Arabia must pursue normalization despite tensions – opinion

Israel-Saudi normalization could reset the entire regional balance of power in the Middle East.

 President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shaking hands while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on (illustrative).

Editor's Notes: Palestinian clans are looking to join Abraham Accords after Oct. 7 - comment

After October 7, some Palestinian clans are considering entering the Abraham Accords and changing the face of the Middle East.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein speaks with Economy Minister Nir Barkat at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York.

WATCH: Could Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa be Israel’s next unexpected ally?

Will Syria join the Abraham Accords? What could make Israel comfortable with Ahmed al-Sharaa's new leadership in Syria?

 Will Syria join the Abraham Accords? Senior Middle East analyst Seth J. Frantzman sits down in The Jerusalem Post studio with studio producer Yuval Barnea to discuss it all

Mark Bailen on TV Abraham: Building trust through journalism in a changing Middle East

 Mark Bailen speaks at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025

'Evil will not triumph': Witkoff pledges action against Hamas, Iran, calls for unity

“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.

 US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff at the main reception marking Israel's 77th Independence Day at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, May 6, 2025.

Hostage release must come first in Gaza roadmap, UAE foreign minister says

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.

 An installation of pictures of hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, is displayed at a park in Ra'anana, Israel, June 20, 2024.

Majority of Israelis support normalization with Saudi Arabia - poll

"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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman