Can the Abraham Accords Be This Century’s Magna Carta?
The signing of the Abraham Accords marks an unprecedented step toward regional and global peace. However, there is no single uniform agreement that all parties have signed, revealing significant gaps that need to be addressed.
Historical Context of the Magna Carta
Signed in 1215 by the King of England, the Magna Carta limited royal power and laid the foundation for modern European human rights and constitutional law. Unlike the Magna Carta, current international agreements presuppose that all parties fully understand, accept, and will abide by the agreed terms.
Challenges in the Abraham Accords
Examining Western international conventions alongside Islamic law reveals fundamental contradictions that complicate consensus. With new efforts underway to expand the Abraham Accords to more Arab countries following the Gaza ceasefire, the original terms merit careful reassessment.
Recent Developments
- As of November 7, 2025, Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords.
- The U.S. Trump Administration and the Israeli government’s military resolve played key roles in this progress.
Variability of Accord Texts
Michel Calvo, in a paper published by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (August 5, 2025), highlights that the signed documents vary widely:
- Some Accords consist of four pages.
- Others are brief one-page declarations.
- Some versions are not even signed by all involved parties.
“Will More Countries Reconsider Their Core Beliefs and Sign the Abraham Accords?” — Michel Calvo
This inconsistency underscores the necessity for a thorough review to unify and clarify the terms for all signatories.
Author’s Summary
The Abraham Accords represent a historic peace effort but require harmonization and clearer commitments to become a lasting, legally binding framework this century.