The Abraham Accords and the Marginalisation of the Palestinians

The Abraham Accords And The Marginalisation Of The Palestinian People offers a rigorous and uncompromising analysis of one of the most consequential diplomatic shifts in modern Middle Eastern history. In this deeply researched work, Hichem Karoui examines how the normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab states have reconfigured regional geopolitics-while simultaneously sidelining the Palestinian question.Rooted in historical analysis, the work revisits the foundations of Arab diplomatic unity and the principles that once guided negotiations with Israel. It then traces the gradual transition toward a new geopolitical paradigm defined by pragmatism, security concerns, and economic cooperation.Drawing on historical context, diplomatic archives, and contemporary geopolitical analysis, this book traces the evolution from the long-standing Arab consensus-embodied in the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative-to the transactional logic that underpins the Abraham Accords. What emerges is a stark portrait of a new regional order, one in which strategic interests, security alliances, and economic incentives have taken precedence over collective political commitments.Karoui argues that this shift has profoundly weakened Palestinian diplomatic leverage, eroded international legal frameworks, and reshaped the balance of power in favor of Israel. The book explores the role of global actors, particularly the United States, and highlights how changing regional priorities-such as the perceived threat of Iran-have accelerated normalization at the expense of Palestinian self-determination.Karoui argues that the Abraham Accords mark not just a diplomatic breakthrough, but a rupture-one that disconnects Arab-Israeli relations from the Palestinian issue. By examining the motivations behind normalization, including strategic alliances against Iran and shifting U.S. policies, the book highlights the emergence of a new regional logic.The study also addresses the broader implications of this transformation, including the weakening of international legal norms and the growing marginalization of Palestinian voices in global discourse.Written with clarity and depth, this book is ideal for readers interested in international relations, Middle Eastern politics, and contemporary global affairs.