New Country to Join Abraham Accords
Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy, announced that a new country will formally join the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization deals with Israel.
Announcement Details
Witkoff did not reveal the country's name but said the announcement would be made Thursday evening at an event in Washington, which he is returning to attend. He stated,
"I'm flying back to Washington tonight because we're going to announce tonight, another country coming into the Abraham Accords."
Context of the Meeting
President Trump is scheduled to host the leaders of five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan—at the White House on Thursday evening. Although it remains uncertain if the announcement will occur during this dinner, the president is expected to be involved in any major declaration.
About the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords are peace agreements signed between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries during Trump's first term. So far, the nations included are:
- Bahrain
- Morocco
- Sudan
- United Arab Emirates
Speculation on the New Member
According to Axios, Kazakhstan is likely the new country joining the accords. Kazakhstan has maintained diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992.
Author's summary: A new country, likely Kazakhstan, will soon join the Abraham Accords, expanding the peace agreements between Israel and Muslim-majority nations under a significant announcement expected in Washington.