what is the abraham accord

The Abraham Accords are a series of bilateral agreements on Arab-Israeli normalization signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on September 15, 2020. The agreements were hosted by the Trump administration at the White House and recognized Israels sovereignty, enabling the establishment of full diplomatic relations. The name of the Abraham Accords is rooted in the common belief of the Abrahamic religions, particularly Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, regarding the role of Abraham as a spiritual patriarch. The agreements recognize the importance of maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world based on mutual understanding and coexistence, as well as respect for human dignity and freedom, including religious freedom. The Accords encourage efforts to promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue to advance a culture of peace among the three Abrahamic religions and all humanity. The Accords have led to new forms of cooperation in the Middle East and beyond, including expanded trade and commerce, deeper people-to-people ties, and a more integrated region.