Camp David Accords

Definition

The Camp David Accords were a series of agreements signed by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin in 1978, facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the presidential retreat Camp David. These accords marked a significant step towards peace between Israel and Egypt, leading to Egypt recognizing Israel and the two countries signing a peace treaty in 1979.

Related terms

Diplomacy:

The practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states or groups to manage international relations or resolve conflicts.

Peace Treaty: A formal agreement between two or more hostile parties, usually countries or governments, that formally ends a state of war between them.

International Relations:

A field of political science that studies the interactions between countries, including diplomacy, warfare, trade, and foreign policy