Can the Abraham Accords be this century’s Magna Carta?
The signing of the Abraham Accords marked an unprecedented move toward regional and global peace. However, there is no single unified agreement that every party has signed, revealing significant gaps that need attention.
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215 by the King of England, limited royal authority and laid the foundation for modern European human rights and constitutional law. Today, international treaties require all parties to understand, accept, and commit to the agreed terms.
Differences between Western international conventions and Islamic law highlight fundamental contradictions that complicate the Abraham Accords framework.
Following the Gaza ceasefire, there is renewed momentum to include more Arab countries in the Abraham Accords. As of November 7, Kazakhstan has joined, aided by efforts from the U.S. Trump Administration and the Israeli government’s military determination. This expansion makes a detailed review of the original Accords necessary.
Michel Calvo, in his Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs paper (August 5, 2025), states: “Will More Countries Reconsider Their Core Beliefs and Sign the Abraham Accords?” He notes that some versions of the Accords vary widely — some are four pages long, others are one-page declarations, and some have not been signed by all involved parties.
This inconsistency in the agreements suggests a need for deeper examination and possible standardization to ensure all members have a clear, equal commitment.
Author’s summary: The Abraham Accords represent a historic stride toward peace but require a unified, clearly defined agreement to be truly effective and enduring in this century.