White House to Announce New Diplomatic Recognition of Israel
The White House is expected to announce later Thursday that another nation will establish diplomatic relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords. U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed this during the America Business Forum in Miami.
“I'm flying back to Washington tonight because we're going to announce, tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords,” Witkoff said.
Background of the Abraham Accords
During Trump's first term, several Arab countries normalized ties with Israel in 2020 through the Abraham Accords.
Impact on the Middle East
- The accords have contributed to the isolation and weakening of the Palestinians.
- They eroded longstanding Arab consensus that recognition of Israel should be exchanged for concessions in the peace process.
Palestinian Perspective
Palestinians, suffering under Israeli occupation for years, view the accords as a betrayal by Arab nations that had vowed to support Palestinian independence and press Israel to withdraw from lands occupied since 1948.
Author's summary: The upcoming announcement highlights ongoing normalization of relations between Israel and Arab countries under the Abraham Accords, amid Palestinian concerns over shifting regional alliances.