Abraham Accords

Lebanon can sign Abraham Accords once Hezbollah is disarmed, Sunni MP says

“I don't see any reason why we cannot sign peace with Israel,” Makhzoumi said, adding that it was possible for Lebanon to “achieve” membership in the Abraham Accords.

Fouad Makhzoumi, a Sunni billionaire philanthropist and current member of parliament who is running again, poses during an interview with Reuters in Beirut, Lebanon April 28, 2022.
US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.

Trump administration developing post-war Middle East strategy for Iran, Israel - report

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud prepare to pose for a picture before the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.

Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis

VISITORS BLOW the shofar, during a visit of the Israeli President Isaac Herzog at Expo 2020 Dubai, in Dubai, UAE, on January 31, 2022.

Curiosity: The next revolution in the Middle East? - opinion


Iranian citizens tell N12 they are 'hostages' of the regime, are against any deal

Any deal with the ayatollahs is a betrayal of freedom," said one Tehran resident. "They do not attach any value to the people, and are not bound by any value or agreement."

People cross the street past a large billboard showing portraits of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L) and slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R) in central Tehran on June 8, 2026.

Indonesia belongs in the Abraham Accords - the time has come for normalization - opinion

The obstacles remain substantial, but with the right American commitment and support, there is now an opportunity to take Indonesia-Israel ties out of the shadows and into the sunlight.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto looks on before he delivers his annual State of the Nation Address, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 15, 2025.

Can the Oslo Accords model still deliver peace after October 7? - opinion

Three decades after Oslo, regional turmoil, terrorism, and international pressure challenge its negotiation-based model.

 THE 1993 OSLO Accords between Israel and the PLO were signed in Washington, with a beaming president Bill Clinton presiding over the White House ceremony

As Israel inches closer to elections, will the region see a silver lining, or concern? - analysis

Countries across the region will closely watch which parties are on the rise in Jerusalem over the next few months.

A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, May 27, 2026.

Iran war means larger Israeli influence among Arab states, top defense sources say

Future wars with Iran are likely to be longer in duration, while Israel's defense sales record breaks its record again, reaching USD 19 billion.

(From L-R) The Defense Ministry's International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) Chief Brig.-Gen. Yair Kulas, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram.

Trump’s Abraham Accords push faces resistance from Pakistan and Muslim world - opinion

Islamabad's decision might determine not only the future of Pakistan-US relations, but also the broader trajectory of Muslim-world engagement with Israel in the coming years.

A man rides his motorbike past a billboard installed alongside a road as Pakistan prepares to host the U.S. and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026.

Trump cannot use the Abraham Accords to sell a bad Iran deal - opinion

Expanding the Abraham Accords won’t fix the consequences of a flawed Iran agreement

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrives for meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, November 19, 2025.

Middle Israel: How Benjamin Netanyahu transformed Israeli politics in 30 years - opinion

Netanyahu’s rise marked the beginning of a new political age in Israel, one defined by sound bites, self-promotion, and lasting consequences.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Trump's refusal to return to war with Iran will 'cost him dearly', Saudi expert claims

Saudi analyst Mubarak al-Ati said that the US's decline on the international stage has prevented Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States from taking Trump's demands to join the Abraham Accords seriously.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.

Could Trump’s push for Abraham Accords undermine long-term peace? - analysis

Trump is increasing pressure on Gulf countries to join the Abraham Accords, but experts warn that forcing states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar could backfire.

US President Donald Trump raises a fist as he departs after delivering a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026.