The Realism of Peace: 47 Years Since the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty |
On the 47th anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, it is easy to forget how much the gamble taken by Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat was considered a dangerous, almost delusional, fantasy.
Today, as we examine the map of Israel’s relations with Egypt, Jordan, and the “Abraham Accords” nations, one central conclusion emerges: Peace in the Middle East is not built on shared affection, but on strategic anchors far stronger than any storm.
Standing the Test of Fire: Why Doesn’t it Break?
The most remarkable data point is the sheer durability of these agreements. Since 1979, the region has faced countless upheavals:
Two Lebanon wars and two intense Palestinian Intifadas.
The “Arab Spring” which toppled seemingly stable regimes........