Not Final, but Forward: The Abraham Accords at a Crossroads

Nov 4, 2025

Also published in National Interest
U.S., Israeli, Bahraini, and Qatari flags on a mural celebrating the Abraham Accords
About the Authors
Eric Alter

Eric Alter is the dean of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi and a professor of international law and diplomacy. 

Nickolay Mladenov
Nickolay Mladenov

Nickolay Mladenov was the Segal Distinguished Visiting Fellow at The Washington Institute until his appointment as High Representative for Gaza in January 2026.

Articles & Testimony

The Gaza ceasefire is a chance to cement Israel’s normalization with the rest of the Arab world, and perhaps reopen a path toward wider peace diplomacy with the Palestinians.

After Hamas’s massacre of October 7 and two years of devastating war in Gaza, a US-brokered ceasefire has finally taken hold. Pushed by President Donald Trump, the truce, accompanied by hostage releases, aid surges, and phased Israeli withdrawals, offers more than a pause in fighting; it marks a potential turning point for the region. Related to its success lies a question first posed in 2020: can the Abraham Accords become not only a diplomatic milestone but also the foundation for durable peace? Once criticized as detached from the Palestinian issue, the accords are now proving unexpectedly relevant to it...

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