Special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that a new country will join the Abraham Accords, which have fostered normalized relations between Israel and Muslim-majority nations.
Witkoff spoke at a business forum in Florida, stating he would return to Washington for the announcement scheduled for Thursday night. He did not reveal the country's identity.
"A new country would be announced on Thursday night as entering the Abraham Accords," said Steve Witkoff.
The Abraham Accords are agreements aimed at improving diplomatic ties between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries, creating new avenues for cooperation and peace.
Reporting by Simon Lewis, editing by Franklin Paul.
Author's summary: Steve Witkoff announced a forthcoming addition to the Abraham Accords, signaling continued progress in Middle East diplomacy without disclosing the country involved.