US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Hints at New Countries Joining the Abraham Accords - Faith & Freedom News

🇺🇸 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced upcoming major expansions of the Abraham Accords in an interview with CNBC.

🕊️ Witkoff expressed renewed optimism for a peace agreement with Iran, stating, “I think they’re ready.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a recent interview with CNBC, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, hinted at exciting developments regarding the Abraham Accords, suggesting that the Trump administration is preparing to announce “big announcements on countries that are coming into the Abraham Accords.” This statement comes on the heels of a tumultuous period marked by a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, during which significant military actions were taken against Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear facilities.

Witkoff expressed optimism about the potential for a peace agreement with Iran, stating, “Iran is ready.” His comments reflect a renewed hope for diplomatic progress following the recent ceasefire, which was established after U.S. strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites, including the Fordow facility and other locations in Natanz and Isfahan.

During the interview, Witkoff reiterated his belief that additional countries would soon join the Abraham Accords, which were originally signed in September 2020 at the White House, bringing together Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. Morocco and Sudan followed suit shortly after. Although talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia had been progressing, they were suspended following the Hamas-led assault on Israel on October 7, 2023, and the subsequent conflict.

Witkoff’s optimism was echoed at an Israel Independence Day event last month, where he stated, “We think we will have some, or a lot of announcements, very, very shortly, which we hope will yield great progress by next year.”

In a significant diplomatic move, President Trump recently met with Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, urging him to consider joining the Abraham Accords. Witkoff also mentioned the possibility of renewing nuclear negotiations with Iran, indicating that talks could resume as early as next week. “We’re hopeful for a comprehensive peace agreement [with Tehran],” he said. “We were hopeful when we first started negotiations. It didn’t quite work that way, but today we are hopeful… I think they’re ready. That’s my strong sense.”

Robert Greenway, former senior director for the National Security Council, weighed in on the situation, discussing the impact of U.S. strikes on adversarial countries and the overall trajectory of the Middle East. For more insights, watch his comments on Fox Business.

Additionally, according to the newspaper Israel Hayom, Israeli Minister Tzachi Hanegbi revealed during a closed session of the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that direct talks are currently taking place between Israel and the Syrian transitional government, bypassing previously known indirect channels. Hanegbi confirmed that he is personally conducting this dialogue with Syrian political figures on behalf of the Israeli government, focusing on both security and political matters.

He noted that both Syria and Lebanon are potential candidates for normalization with Israel under the Abraham Accords framework. Hanegbi emphasized that there is ongoing dialogue at all levels between Israel and Syria, addressing shared concerns, particularly regarding the Iranian threat. When asked about the possibility of Israel withdrawing from the separation zone in the Golan Heights, he responded, “If normalization takes place, we will consider it.”

As the Middle East continues to navigate complex geopolitical dynamics, the potential expansion of the Abraham Accords could pave the way for a more peaceful and cooperative region.