White House to Announce New Country Recognizing Israel
The White House is set to declare on Thursday that another nation will establish diplomatic ties with Israel through the Abraham Accords, according to Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy.
Announcement Details
Speaking at the America Business Forum in Miami, Witkoff stated,
“I'm flying back to Washington tonight because we're going to announce, tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords.”
Background on the Abraham Accords
During President Trump's first term, several Arab countries normalized relations with Israel in 2020 under these agreements. The accords marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
Impact on Palestinian Relations
The Abraham Accords have contributed to the isolation and weakening of the Palestinians by undermining the longtime Arab consensus that recognition of Israel should be contingent on peace process concessions. Palestinians, enduring Israeli occupation for years, viewed this shift as a betrayal by Arab nations that had pledged support for their independence and pressured Israel to withdraw from territories acquired after 1948.
Summary
The upcoming announcement signals continued expansion of the Abraham Accords, highlighting a shift in regional alliances that challenges traditional Palestinian diplomatic support.
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