Abraham Accords and Peace Process in Middle East: A Critical Review of the Agreements towards the Settlement of the Palestine Dispute

Authors

  • Mamoona Bashir Lahore College for Women University Lahore – Pakistan

Keywords:

Abraham Accords, Palestine, Israel, Conflict, Peace

Abstract

Abraham Accords were signed between Israel and Arab states on September 15, 2020, under the umbrella of the United States (US). Countries like Bahrain, the UAE, Morocco and Sudan established bilateral relations with Israel in the areas of education, healthcare, tourism, economics, through bilateral agreements under the Accords. These countries are the willing participants, and the US has provided many benefits and concessions to them. These Accords are considered by its supporters as a positive and significant development towards the solution of Palestine issue, for a variety of reasons. However, the rise of tensions in Palestine in May 2021 and October 2023 shows that these Accords may have limited the efficiency of already established framework for resolution of the dispute in Palestine. The Accords have created new alliance of Gulf States and Israel against the interest of Iran in the region. (Goldberg, 2020). They occupy the space emerged out of the decreasing interest of the US in Middle East and demonstrate the realization of Gulf states and Israeli leaders in a changed scenario (Friedman, 2020). This research is conducted to assess the effects of these agreements on the peace process in Palestine. The study adopted the qualitative approach followed by content analysis. Policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders with an interest in the security and stability of the Middle East will find it to be a valuable resource.

 

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Published

2024-12-15

How to Cite

Mamoona Bashir. (2024). Abraham Accords and Peace Process in Middle East: A Critical Review of the Agreements towards the Settlement of the Palestine Dispute . Wah Academia Journal of Social Sciences, 3(2), 657–676. Retrieved from https://wahacademia.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/26