Trump’s Abraham Accords May Soon Include Syria and Lebanon

JERUSALEM — President Donald Trump’s signature Middle East agreement, the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, could expand to include Syria and Lebanon, according to Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East. In an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, Witkoff stated, “We think we will have some pretty big announcements on countries that are coming into the Abraham Accords.”

Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi indicated that these two countries are among the top candidates for joining the Accords. In a classified meeting with the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Hanegbi revealed that Israel is in direct talks with Syria’s new government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who previously had links to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations.

Eugene Kontorovich, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, shared his insights with Fox News Digital, saying, “With Iran humiliated, Lebanon and Syria are quite realistic, but I would be impressed if it were soon as in months. I do expect them to make peace with Israel and come into the Abraham Accords during Trump’s term.” He highlighted that Syria has much to gain, seeking international legitimacy.

The renewed attention on the Accords comes as Witkoff’s suggestions have generated excitement within Israeli media and among Middle East analysts. Former National Security Council director Robert Greenway commented, “The barriers of entry for expanding the Abraham Accords are incredibly low. It will not surprise me if President Trump expands the Accords within his second term,” during an interview on FOX Business.

The Abraham Accords initially normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan in 2020. Following their success, there has been growing anticipation for further expansions.

In February, Trump administration officials expressed their desire to seek additional countries to join the Accords. However, the Biden administration has faced criticism for its handling of the Accords and for not pursuing further peace agreements.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the State Department and relevant Israeli offices for comments regarding these developments.