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Foreign Policy
Diplomacy, alliances, and peace agreements including the Abraham Accords.
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The Abraham Accords are the first-term diplomatic normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states, marked by White House announcements and a September 15, 2020 signing ceremony. Official remarks and joint statements remain on the…
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