Story perspectives

Today in History: Abraham Accords Normalize Israel-UAE-Bahrain Relations in Washington

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC · How we work

1 1

Summary

Story summary

On September 15 2020, the United States hosted the signing of the Abraham Accords in Washington, D.C., where Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain formally normalized relations. Mediated by President Donald Trump, the agreements marked the first Arab recognition of Israel since Jordan’s 1994 treaty and signaled a new Middle-East diplomatic shift.

1 of 1

Story summary

On September 15 2020, the United States hosted the signing of the Abraham Accords in Washington, D.C., where Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain formally normalized relations. Mediated by President Donald Trump, the agreements marked the first Arab recognition of Israel since Jordan’s 1994 treaty and signaled a new Middle-East diplomatic shift.