Behind the Breakthrough: New Podcast Episode Reveals Abraham Accords Secrets

September 8, 2025 | American Jewish Committee

And it’s not…saying that…we’re all going to walk lockstep with Israel. That’s not the point. The point is that you have a conversation, the leaders can pick up the phone and have that conversation. … Let’s go back to the way things should be, and develop these relationships. It makes us all better.

– Retired U.S. Army General Miguel Correa

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has released the second episode of their groundbreaking limited podcast series, “Architects of Peace: The Abraham Accords Story,” offering unprecedented access to the secret negotiations that transformed Middle East diplomacy.

Episode 2: “Behind the Breakthrough”

This exclusive episode takes listeners inside the White House during the crucial weeks before the Abraham Accords signing, revealing the first Trump administration’s Middle East strategy and sharing never-before-heard behind-the-scenes negotiations that made history possible.

Featured Guests & Experts

Retired U.S. Army General Miguel Correa – Member of the secret Abraham Accords negotiation team
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman – Key architect of the diplomatic breakthrough
Jason Isaacson – AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer
Host: Manya Brachear Pashman – AJC’s Architects of Peace podcast host

The episode features a trio of experts and key players who were instrumental in the Abraham Accords process, providing unique insights into one of the most significant diplomatic achievements in recent Middle East history. General Correa’s perspective on building relationships and maintaining diplomatic dialogue highlights the importance of sustained communication between leaders, even amid disagreements.

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Don’t Miss Episode 1

Catch up with “The Road to the Deal” – the first episode that sets the stage for this remarkable diplomatic journey. Listen here.

A Message from AJC

In these challenging times for Israel and the region, AJC—the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people—continues to tell the stories that inform and inspire us all to shape a new, more peaceful future.

As always, thank you for listening,
Manya Brachear Pashman
Host of AJC’s Architects of Peace

About the Series: “Architects of Peace: The Abraham Accords Story” is a limited podcast series that explores the diplomatic breakthrough that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, fundamentally reshaping Middle East politics and opening new pathways for regional cooperation.