Can the Abraham Accords Be This Century’s Magna Carta?
The signing of the Abraham Accords marks an unprecedented move toward regional and global peace. However, there is no single unified agreement that all parties signed, and this gap needs to be addressed.
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215 by the King of England, restricted royal powers and laid the foundation for modern European ideas about human rights and constitutional law. Today, it is expected that when parties enter into contracts, agreements, or treaties, they fully understand, accept, and commit to the agreed terms.
Foundational Differences in Legal Frameworks
Comparing Western international conventions with Islamic law reveals significant foundational contradictions. This presents challenges for the universal application and mutual understanding of the Abraham Accords.
Expanding the Accords and the Need for Review
Following the ceasefire in Gaza, there is renewed interest in adding more Arab countries to the Abraham Accords. As of November 7, 2025, Kazakhstan has joined, aided by the U.S. Trump Administration and the Israeli government's military determination.
Given these developments, the original Accords require a comprehensive review since there is no single agreement signed by all parties. Michel Calvo, in his Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs paper dated August 5, 2025, highlights this issue:
“Some signed Accords consist of four pages, some are one-page declarations, and other versions were not even signed by all parties.”
This variation in documentation underlines the urgency for a thorough evaluation to ensure clarity and commitment.
Author’s Summary
The Abraham Accords represent a historic peace initiative, but inconsistencies in agreements and foundational legal differences call for a unified, well-defined treaty to secure lasting regional harmony.