Trump Hopes for Saudi Arabia's Involvement in Abraham Accords Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions
US President Donald Trump expressed his expectations that an expansion of the Abraham Accords will occur soon, citing Saudi Arabia as a key player in this potential next phase. The agreement, which was signed during Trump's first term as president, normalised diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
Trump described the pact as a "miracle" and "amazing," touting its benefits for long-term peace in the Middle East. However, his optimism is tempered by the current regional landscape, marked by widespread anger towards Israel's war on Gaza and beyond.
The Israeli government's two-year genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza has sparked outrage among Arab and Muslim countries, with many condemning Israel's harsh assault on the occupied West Bank and bombing of six countries in the region this year. The extraordinary joint session between the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) gathered nearly 60 member states to deliver a united message following an unprecedented escalation by Israel.
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly asserted its commitment to the Arab Peace Initiative, which conditions recognition of Israel on resolving the plight of Palestinians and establishing a Palestinian state. Yet, recent surveys suggest that Saudi respondents have viewed the prospect of normalising relations with Israel negatively, with support for the deal falling from 31% in 2022 to just 13% in Morocco after Israel's war on Gaza began.
The prospects of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords appear increasingly uncertain, and Trump's remarks may be seen as a bid to shore up his legacy and bolster his party's chances in the upcoming elections. Nevertheless, the complexities of the Middle East conflict and regional dynamics will likely continue to hinder progress towards long-term peace in the region.
As tensions simmer, it remains to be seen whether Saudi Arabia will eventually sign on to the Abraham Accords, which would require a significant shift in its stance on Israel-Palestine relations. Any such move would need to address the deep-seated concerns and suspicions of many Arabs and Muslims regarding Israel's actions in the region.
US President Donald Trump expressed his expectations that an expansion of the Abraham Accords will occur soon, citing Saudi Arabia as a key player in this potential next phase. The agreement, which was signed during Trump's first term as president, normalised diplomatic relations between Israel and several Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
Trump described the pact as a "miracle" and "amazing," touting its benefits for long-term peace in the Middle East. However, his optimism is tempered by the current regional landscape, marked by widespread anger towards Israel's war on Gaza and beyond.
The Israeli government's two-year genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza has sparked outrage among Arab and Muslim countries, with many condemning Israel's harsh assault on the occupied West Bank and bombing of six countries in the region this year. The extraordinary joint session between the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) gathered nearly 60 member states to deliver a united message following an unprecedented escalation by Israel.
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly asserted its commitment to the Arab Peace Initiative, which conditions recognition of Israel on resolving the plight of Palestinians and establishing a Palestinian state. Yet, recent surveys suggest that Saudi respondents have viewed the prospect of normalising relations with Israel negatively, with support for the deal falling from 31% in 2022 to just 13% in Morocco after Israel's war on Gaza began.
The prospects of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords appear increasingly uncertain, and Trump's remarks may be seen as a bid to shore up his legacy and bolster his party's chances in the upcoming elections. Nevertheless, the complexities of the Middle East conflict and regional dynamics will likely continue to hinder progress towards long-term peace in the region.
As tensions simmer, it remains to be seen whether Saudi Arabia will eventually sign on to the Abraham Accords, which would require a significant shift in its stance on Israel-Palestine relations. Any such move would need to address the deep-seated concerns and suspicions of many Arabs and Muslims regarding Israel's actions in the region.
I'm not sure how much of this is politics and how much is just people wanting to live their lives without all the drama. Like, Saudi Arabia wants peace, Israel does too... but then there's all these other countries that have a beef with Israel. 
It's hard to find common ground when everyone's got an axe to grind. I wish they could just talk it out and figure some stuff out already! 
But at the same time, I don't want anyone to feel like their concerns aren't being heard. It's all so complicated... 
. I mean, Trump is just trying to cover his own behind and boost his legacy, but let's be real, it's gonna backfire 
. The Arab world is already super upset with Israel, and if Saudi Arabia joins the Accords, it'll just make things worse for Palestinians 
. Plus, have you seen the recent surveys? Most Saudis don't want normalizing relations with Israel, like, at all 
. It's time to take a stand against Israel's aggression and support Palestine instead 
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. saudi arabia's got its own issues going on, like human rights abuses and corruption 
. i mean, have you seen the latest polls? saudi respondents are having second thoughts about this deal 
. can't we just move on from all this israel-palestine drama already? 
he thinks saudi arabia will just magically join the abraham accords and we'll all be besties with israel again? please the saudis have been clear about their conditions for normalizing relations, which involve recognizing palestine as a state. it's not that simple. meanwhile, israel keeps bombing its own civilians in gaza 
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They've got a lot of Arabs and Muslims who are still pretty upset about what's been happening in Gaza. So yeah, I'm not sure if Saudi Arabia is gonna jump on board with the Abraham Accords just yet...
now, with israel's recent actions in gaza, it's hard to see how saudi arabia would just flip on that. plus, the surveys showing lower support for normalizing relations with israel are telling...i think trump needs to take a step back and understand the complexities of this issue before he can even start talking about expansion 
. It's like they're trying to ignore the fact that many Arabs and Muslims are still super upset about Israel's actions in Gaza 
. I just hope that whoever ends up taking over won't force Saudi Arabia into a situation they're not ready for 
. Can we just focus on finding some real peace in the Middle East instead of trying to shoehorn everyone into something that doesn't feel right? 
. But at the same time, it's hard not to see some value in trying to bring Saudi Arabia on board - they do have a lot of influence and resources at their disposal 
. The thing is, we need to be careful not to gloss over the deep-seated concerns and suspicions that many Arabs and Muslims have regarding Israel's actions in the region. It's like, just because you have a "miracle" doesn't mean everything else falls into place 
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and whats with the numbers from the surveys? 31% to 13% seems crazy low for support, especially since israel started bombing countries left and right this year 
and now trump's just trying to salvage his legacy by bringing up the abraham accords again 
people were really pushing for change, but then the government cracked down and it all went downhill 
But if they join the Abraham Accords, it'll be a big deal for Palestinians and stuff 
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. Perhaps Trump's remarks are more about shoring up his legacy than about genuine progress towards peace in the region 