On August 7, 2023, US President Donald Trump highlighted the importance of Middle Eastern countries joining the Abraham Accords, a set of agreements aimed at normalizing diplomatic ties with Israel. In a social media post, Trump stated, “Now that the nuclear arsenal being ‘created’ by Iran has been totally OBLITERATED, it is very important to me that all Middle Eastern Countries join the Abraham Accords.” While his claim about Iran’s nuclear capabilities remains unverified, it underscores his push for regional unity through this initiative.
The Abraham Accords, brokered by the US in 2020 during Trump’s first term, marked a historic shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Four Muslim-majority nations—the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco—agreed to establish formal relations with Israel, the first such recognitions since Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994. These agreements aimed to foster peace, economic cooperation, and security, breaking decades of Arab-Israeli diplomatic stalemate.
However, efforts to expand the Accords face significant challenges due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Local authorities report over 60,000 deaths, alongside widespread starvation and a worsening humanitarian crisis marked by shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. This has fueled global anger, prompting Canada, France, and the United Kingdom to announce plans to recognize an independent Palestinian state, complicating the regional peace process.
Amid these tensions, Trump’s administration is engaging with Azerbaijan and several Central Asian allies to explore their potential inclusion in the Abraham Accords. Such a development could deepen their ties with Israel and broaden the initiative’s scope, potentially countering Iran’s regional influence. If successful, this expansion could encourage more nations to join, reshaping Middle Eastern alliances.
As the Gaza conflict persists, the future of the Abraham Accords hangs in the balance. Nevertheless, the prospect of new participants offers a potential pathway toward stability in a region long defined by division.
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