New Country to Join Abraham Accords Announced
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff announced that a new country would be revealed on Thursday night as joining the Abraham Accords. These Accords have helped normalize relations between Israel and several Muslim-majority nations.
Speaking at a business forum in Florida, Witkoff mentioned he would be traveling back to Washington for the announcement but did not reveal the country's name.
“A new country would be announced on Thursday night as entering the Abraham Accords,” said Witkoff.
“I would be returning to Washington for the announcement,” he added, declining to specify which country it would be.
Context of the Abraham Accords
- Abraham Accords are agreements normalizing diplomatic relations between Israel and Muslim-majority countries.
- These Accords mark a significant shift in Middle East diplomacy and cooperation.
Reported by Simon Lewis; edited by Franklin Paul.
Summary: Steve Witkoff confirmed a new country will join the Abraham Accords soon, marking continued progress in Israel's diplomatic relations within the Muslim world.