The Abraham Accords and Current Tensions

Following his signing of an executive order against anti-Semitism, former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the Abraham Accords as one of his greatest achievements during his first term.

In a statement, the White House asserted that Trump “keeps his promises and strengthens his successes.” It recalled that he fulfilled a major commitment by relocating the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and establishing the Abraham Accords.

The statement further noted that Trump made historic progress toward Middle East peace by mediating the normalization of relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. According to the White House, these agreements contributed to strengthening Israel’s and Jewish communities’ security while fostering regional stability and prosperity.

However, the Abraham Accords have been stalled since the start of Israel’s war in Gaza. The Negev Summit, scheduled to be held in Morocco, was canceled, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not made the planned official visit to the kingdom.

Morocco has condemned the conflict and called for an immediate ceasefire. On Friday, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita urged for a new phase that would allow for the establishment of a Palestinian state, stressing the importance of respecting ceasefire agreements.

Last August, Bourita had already denounced “the incursions of extremist Israeli groups into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.” He also condemned attacks on hospitals and a school, calling them “unacceptable crimes” that should be addressed by Israeli authorities and the international community.

Since the beginning of the conflict, Morocco-Israel relations have visibly cooled, with Tel Aviv shutting down several diplomatic offices, including in Morocco.