Can the Abraham Accords Be This Century’s Magna Carta?
The Abraham Accords represent a historic move toward regional and global peace, yet they lack a single, unified agreement signed by all parties, highlighting important gaps that need addressing.
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215 by the King of England, curtailed royal power and laid the foundation for modern human rights and constitutional law in Europe. In contrast, today’s treaties and agreements are expected to be clearly understood and accepted by all parties involved.
Contradictions Between Western and Islamic Legal Frameworks
Examining Western international conventions alongside Islamic law reveals significant foundational differences that challenge the uniform application of such accords.
Expanding the Abraham Accords
Following the Gaza ceasefire, efforts to include additional Arab countries in the Abraham Accords have intensified. As of November 7, 2025, Kazakhstan has joined these efforts, thanks partly to the military resolve of the U.S. Trump Administration and the Israeli government.
The Need for a Rigorous Review
Since not all parties signed the same version of the Accords — some versions are four pages long, others are brief one-page declarations, and some are unsigned by all involved — a comprehensive review of the original terms is essential.
"Will More Countries Reconsider Their Core Beliefs and Sign the Abraham Accords?" by Michel Calvo highlights the inconsistencies in the various signed versions of the Accords.
The varying lengths and incomplete signatures of the agreements underscore the complexity and the necessity for clarity moving forward.
Author's summary: The Abraham Accords mark a key peace effort but require thorough reevaluation due to fragmented agreements and legal disparities among parties.
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