Another Nation to Join the Abraham Accords Tonight

Announcement by Trump’s Envoy

Steve Whiteckoff, the U.S. special envoy to President Donald Trump, announced this evening at a Miami business forum that a new country will be joining the Abraham Accords. While details are still under wraps, an official declaration is expected within hours. Past discussions have indicated the potential inclusion of Indstartsia, as well as Azerbaijan, both of which have significant diplomatic ties with Israel.

Timing and Speculation

Whiteckoff indicated during the forum that he would return to Washington D.C. for the official announcement and refrained from disclosing the name of the country. He projected that news would come around 6:30 PM EST, which corresponds to 1:30 AM in Israel.

There is ongoing speculation about the possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the accords; however, officials from the kingdom have repeatedly stated over the past two years that they would not proceed without Israel demonstrating a willingness to commit to establishing a Palestinian state. Nstarttheless, with ongoing attempts by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to negotiate F-35 sales and defense agreements with the U.S., it remains to be seen if there could be any advancement on this front, which would be deemed highly significant.

Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts

In early August, reports surfaced that the Trump administration was engaged in advanced negotiations with Azerbaijan regarding its inclusion in the Abraham Accords, along with initial discussions with several Central Asian nations. Sources from Reuters suggested that an agreement with Azerbaijan could be finalized within weeks, though several months have since passed without an announcement. Additionally, preliminary talks are ongoing with countries in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan.

This potential expansion of the Abraham Accords reflects ongoing U.S. efforts to foster diplomatic relations between Israel and other nations in the region, which could reshape the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East.