The Abraham Accords and Normalization between Arab Countries and Israel: The Impact of the Gaza-Israeli War of 2023

The Abraham Accords signed in 2020, which provided for the establishment of diplomatic ties and normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan, were of great importance in the peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The signing of the agreements not only established diplomatic relations between Israel and those Arab countries but also opened new opportunities for broad cooperation in various economic spheres. The Gaza-Israel conflict that began in October 2023 has intensified anti-Israel sentiment in Arab public circles and hindered the establishment of relations between Arab countries and Israel as envisioned by the Abraham Accords. Nevertheless, there have been no significant changes in political decision-making, and no agreements have been suspended or revoked. The article discusses the normalization process between Arab countries and Israel, as well as the impact of the outbreak and expansion of the Gaza-Israel conflict in 2023 on this normalization. The author argues that despite the rising tension and strong Arab resentments regarding Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, the normalization process is likely to survive. Some economic deals have been delayed, but all parties have confirmed their commitment to upholding the agreements.