The Abraham Accords remain one of the most talked-about diplomatic frameworks in the Middle East, and interest in the topic has surged again in July 2026 following fresh developments involving Saudi Arabia and a renewed push from U.S. President Donald Trump to expand the pact. Here’s a complete, up-to-date breakdown of every Abraham Accords country, the latest additions, and which nations may join next.
What Are the Abraham Accords?
The Abraham Accords are a series of U.S.-brokered agreements designed to normalize diplomatic relations between Israel and countries with Muslim-majority populations. The first agreements were signed on September 15, 2020, at the White House, marking the first formal normalization of Arab-Israeli relations since Jordan’s 1994 peace treaty with Israel and Egypt’s 1979 agreement following the Camp David negotiations.
Which Countries Have Signed the Abraham Accords?
As of July 23, 2026, the confirmed Abraham Accords members are:
- United Arab Emirates – Signed September 15, 2020, becoming one of the first two Arab nations to normalize ties with Israel.
- Bahrain – Signed September 15, 2020, alongside the UAE.
- Sudan – Agreed to normalize relations with Israel in October 2020 by signing the general declaration, but formal bilateral ratification has been delayed for years due to domestic political instability.
- Morocco – Established official diplomatic ties with Israel in December 2020.
- Kazakhstan – Formally acceded to the Abraham Accords on November 6, 2025, becoming the first post-Soviet nation to join the framework, even though it had maintained informal diplomatic ties with Israel since the 1990s.
Egypt and Jordan are often mentioned alongside the Accords countries, but they are not formal signatories. Egypt normalized relations with Israel in 1979 and Jordan in 1994, both well before the Abraham Accords existed.
The Big Story in July 2026: Saudi Arabia and the Nuclear Deal Condition
The most significant recent development came on July 23, 2026, when President Trump placed a new condition on a U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement he had approved just a day earlier. Trump said the nuclear deal, which permits civilian nuclear cooperation while barring uranium enrichment, will now only take effect if Saudi Arabia formally joins the Abraham Accords. The move ties one of the most sensitive U.S.-Saudi agreements in years directly to Middle East normalization diplomacy, raising fresh legal and political questions in Washington.
Just a day earlier, on July 21, 2026, Trump told reporters during a press briefing that “we’ll see a lot of countries joining the Abraham Accords,” signaling renewed momentum for expansion. His comments came shortly after the collapse of a proposed U.S.-Iran peace deal, following renewed hostilities after a failed interim agreement.
Countries Trump Wants to Add Next
Trump has repeatedly named a list of countries he wants to bring into the Abraham Accords framework, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan. In May 2026, he posted on Truth Social that any nation involved in diplomatic talks with Iran should, at a minimum, also sign onto the Accords.
The response has been mixed. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif publicly rejected the proposal, stating that joining the Accords would contradict Pakistan’s fundamental principles, since Pakistan has never formally recognized Israel since 1948. Saudi Arabia and Syria, meanwhile, have shown serious interest but have not yet reached a final agreement.
Why the Abraham Accords Matter
Supporters view the Accords as a rare, functioning framework for regional cooperation in a historically fractured region, opening doors for economic partnerships, trade, technology collaboration, and security cooperation, particularly for early members like the UAE and Bahrain. Critics argue the agreements sidestepped the Palestinian issue entirely without resolving it, a criticism that has intensified since the war in Gaza. Lawmakers in Washington have also taken note. Congressman Craig Goldman introduced the Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026 on June 17, 2026, aiming to direct the Special Presidential Envoy for the Abraham Accords to formally support and coordinate further expansion efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries have joined the Abraham Accords? As of July 23, 2026, five parties have joined: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan (declaration only), Morocco, and Kazakhstan.
Is Saudi Arabia part of the Abraham Accords? Not yet. As of July 23, 2026, Saudi Arabia has not formally joined, though President Trump has tied a civil nuclear cooperation deal to Riyadh’s accession.
Did Egypt and Jordan sign the Abraham Accords? No. Egypt and Jordan had already normalized relations with Israel decades earlier, in 1979 and 1994 respectively, and are not formal Abraham Accords signatories.
When did Kazakhstan join the Abraham Accords? Kazakhstan formally acceded on November 6, 2025.
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