White House to Announce New Country Recognizing Israel
The White House is set to reveal later on Thursday that another nation will establish diplomatic relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords, according to Steve Witkoff, special envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump.
"I'm flying back to Washington tonight because we're going to announce, tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords," Witkoff said at the America Business Forum in Miami.
Background on the Abraham Accords
During President Trump's first term, several Arab countries normalized relations with Israel in 2020 under the Abraham Accords. These agreements shifted the regional dynamics significantly.
Impact on Palestinians
The accords have also led to the deepening isolation and weakening of the Palestinians by breaking the long-held Arab consensus that recognition of Israel should be exchanged for peace concessions.
Palestinians, living under Israeli occupation for many years, view these deals as a betrayal by Arab nations that had pledged support for Palestinian independence and urged Israel to withdraw from territories occupied since 1948.
Summary
The Abraham Accords continue to reshape Middle East diplomacy, expanding Israel's ties while intensifying challenges for Palestinian aspirations.