Key Abraham Accords Related Developments: July–September 2025

Key Abraham Accords Related Developments: July–September 2025

Dec 4th, 2025 1 min read

The third quarter of 2025 was marked by diplomatic efforts to advance a ceasefire in Gaza, preserve and strengthen the Abraham Accords, and deepen regional security and cooperation. Both President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio reaffirmed the importance of expanding the Abraham Accords. The fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords on September 15 provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress achieved to date, and to plan for the next stage of advancing regional peace and prosperity. 

On the economic front, trade between Israel and its peace partners continued to grow in some cases, while in others it returned to 2023 levels. Notably, the President of Indonesia—widely viewed as a potential future Abraham Accords partner—recognized Israel’s right to live in safety and security during his address to the UN General Assembly, even using the Hebrew word for peace, “shalom”.  

 

Timeline of Developments

July 17

The U.S. State Department noted that the UK’s accession to the U.S.-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (CSIPA), “builds on the historic Abraham Accords” and “is aimed at fostering broader integration in the Middle East…”

July 31

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced an August 3–9 trade mission to Israel and the UAE. 

August 7

President Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Now that the nuclear arsenal being ‘created’ by Iran has been totally OBLITERATED, it is very important to me that all Middle Eastern Countries join the Abraham Accords. This will insure PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.” 

August 28

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, received the credentials of Shmuel (Sammy) Revel, the newly appointed Ambassador of Israel to Bahrain. The Foreign Minister welcomed the Ambassador, wishing him success, and emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to support peace, security, and stability in the region. 

September 15

In a meeting between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Rubio noted that the meeting was taking place on the fifth anniversary of the Abraham Accords and declared that, “not only does this agreement with these existing partners need to continue to be strengthened and built upon, but it needs to be expanded. There are other countries that have expressed an interest, and one of the great promises of the era is the ability, under President Trump’s second term, to be able to build upon the foundation of the Abraham Accords…” 

September 16

The Heritage Foundation released its Abraham Accords Five Year Report, which includes key data, insights and analysis of the development of the Abraham Accords since 2020, as well as personal reflections from those who played integral roles in the formation and evolution of the Accords.  

September 25

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, in his speech to the UN General Assembly, declared that “Both Palestine and Israel must be free and independent, safe and secure from threats and terrorism…two descendants of Abraham living in reconciliation, peace and harmony. Arabs, Jews, Muslims and Christians living together.” He also used the Hebrew word “Shalom” in the closing of his remarks.  

September 25

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau posted on social media, “I was pleased to announce that we will support U.S. companies looking to invest and do business in all of Morocco, including Western Sahara.  As Secretary Rubio made clear, the United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.” U.S. recognition of Moroccan sovereignty came in the context of the U.S.-Morocco-Israel tripartite agreement.  

September 26

In his speech at the UN General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared that Israel had begun serious negotiations to reach an agreement with the new Syrian government, declared that he believed that peace with Lebanon was possible, noted the Indonesian President’s “encouraging words” and spoke about the potential for a “dramatic expansion of the Abraham Accords.” 

September 27

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. During the meeting, the two, “reviewed the latest regional developments and the efforts of the international community to end the war in the Gaza Strip.”