President Trump urged leaders from several Arab and Muslim nations during a Saturday conference call to sign peace agreements with Israel once a resolution to the Iran war is achieved. The call included leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain, with a focus on advancing the Abraham Accords, according to U.S. officials familiar with the discussion.
Trump's Vision for Middle East Peace
Trump emphasized his hope for a historic Saudi-Israeli peace agreement, though diplomats acknowledge significant obstacles due to the region's political climate and Israel's upcoming election. During the call, Trump informed the leaders that he planned to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed his expectation that those not yet part of the Abraham Accords would normalize relations with Israel post-conflict.
'I would like to thank, thus far, all of the countries of the Middle East for their support and cooperation, which will be further enhanced and strengthened by their joining the Nations of the historic Abraham Accords,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Saudi Arabia's Hesitance
While Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has previously shown openness to normalization, recent tensions with Israel's far-right government and the Iran war have cooled his stance. Saudi officials continue to demand Israel commit to a Palestinian state as a precondition, a position Trump acknowledged but did not address directly during the call.
Trump's envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, are expected to follow up with regional leaders in the coming weeks to advance this initiative.