Can the Abraham Accords be this century’s Magna Carta?

Can the Abraham Accords Be This Century’s Magna Carta?

The signing of the Abraham Accords marks an unprecedented move toward regional and global peace. However, there is no single unified agreement that all parties have signed, and notable gaps remain unaddressed.

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215 by the King of England, limited royal powers and laid the groundwork for modern European human rights and constitutional law. In contrast, today's treaties and agreements generally require all parties to fully understand, accept, and commit to the terms.

Examining Western international conventions alongside Islamic law reveals significant foundational differences. With renewed efforts to include more Arab countries in the Abraham Accords following the Gaza ceasefire, and Kazakhstan joining as of November 7 (with credit to the U.S. Trump Administration and Israel’s military determination), a careful review of the original agreements is necessary.

Diverse Formats and Signatories

Michel Calvo highlights in his Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs paper (August 5, 2025), titled “Will More Countries Reconsider Their Core Beliefs and Sign the Abraham Accords?”, that the Accords vary significantly in form:

Some documents extend to four pages
Others are brief one-page declarations
Certain versions remain unsigned by all relevant parties

"Actually, some signed Accords are four pages, some one-page declarations, and other versions not even signed by all parties."

This diversity underlines the urgent need for a consistent, comprehensive agreement to ensure clarity and mutual commitment.

Author’s Summary

The Abraham Accords represent a historic step toward peace, but their varying formats and incomplete signatures call for a unified and thorough revision to solidify lasting cooperation.

Israel National News — 2025-11-07