White House to Announce New Country Recognizing Israel
The White House is expected to announce later on Thursday that another nation will establish diplomatic relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords, according to U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff.
Announcement Details
"I'm flying back to Washington tonight because we're going to announce, tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords," said Witkoff at the America Business Forum in Miami.
Background on the Abraham Accords
During President Trump's first term, several Arab countries normalized ties with Israel through the Abraham Accords in 2020. These agreements shifted the Arab consensus by weakening the longstanding condition that recognition of Israel should only happen in exchange for concessions in the peace process.
Impact on Palestinians
The accords have intensified the isolation and decline of the Palestinians, who have lived under Israeli occupation for years. Many Palestinians view the agreements as a betrayal by Arab nations that had pledged to support their independence and encourage Israel to withdraw from lands occupied after 1948.
Summary: The White House is set to reveal a new country joining the Abraham Accords, further altering Middle Eastern diplomatic relations and impacting Palestinian politics.