Despite being heralded as transformative, the Abraham Accords have not brought peace, instead sidestepping critical issues, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Why the Abraham Accords Failed to Achieve Mideast Peace
Why the Abraham Accords Failed to Achieve Mideast Peace
Examining the limitations of the Abraham Accords in addressing the ongoing conflicts and tensions in the Middle East.
In July 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump received a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who celebrated the Abraham Accords as a groundbreaking initiative reshaping Middle Eastern relations. However, the climate in the Middle East tells a contrasting story. While Netanyahu praised the 2020 agreements with Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, violence persisted across the region, exemplified by Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza, military engagements in Lebanon and Syria, and attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea by the Houthis in Yemen.
Despite claims that these accords symbolize peace, analysts argue they do little more than acknowledge harmony between states that have not historically engaged in direct conflict with Israel, missing the point of longstanding regional tensions fueled by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The absence of war against these states does not equate to true stability or security, given that conflicts remain unresolved, particularly regarding Palestinian rights and statehood.
This disconnect highlights the limitations of the accords, which were described as potential peace deals but ultimately skirted the core issues of regional discord, particularly those involving Israel's treatment of Palestinians. As the Middle East continues to experience unrest and violence, one thing becomes clear: the Abraham Accords did not deliver the long-promised peace but instead sidestepped critical issues that remain unresolved.
Despite claims that these accords symbolize peace, analysts argue they do little more than acknowledge harmony between states that have not historically engaged in direct conflict with Israel, missing the point of longstanding regional tensions fueled by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The absence of war against these states does not equate to true stability or security, given that conflicts remain unresolved, particularly regarding Palestinian rights and statehood.
This disconnect highlights the limitations of the accords, which were described as potential peace deals but ultimately skirted the core issues of regional discord, particularly those involving Israel's treatment of Palestinians. As the Middle East continues to experience unrest and violence, one thing becomes clear: the Abraham Accords did not deliver the long-promised peace but instead sidestepped critical issues that remain unresolved.
