Abraham Accords countries hold first official meeting since Oct. 7 attacks
Summary
U.S. diplomats held the first official meeting of the Abraham Accords countries since the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. The group, which includes the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco, was joined by Kazakhstan, which is interested in joining the Accords.Key Facts
- The Abraham Accords are agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Muslim countries, first signed in 2020.
- Countries officially part of the Abraham Accords met in New York City for the first time since the attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.
- Kazakhstan expressed interest in joining the Accords and attended the meeting for the first time.
- The meeting was led by Under Secretary of Political Affairs Allison Hooker from the U.S. State Department.
- President Donald Trump originally brokered the Abraham Accords during his first term.
- Expansion plans of the Accords were delayed due to the October 7 attacks and related conflicts in the region.
- Kazakhstan aims to collaborate with Accords members in technology and transportation.
- The meeting focused on deepening existing relationships and planning practical cooperation among member countries.
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