Senior Bahraini Envoy Reaffirms Commitment to Abraham Accords Amid Gaza Conflict

In a recent discussion hosted by the Regional Organization for Peace, Economics and Security (ROPES), a nonprofit aiming for regional Arab-Israeli peace, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, a senior Bahraini envoy and former ambassador to the UK, affirmed the endurance of the Abraham Accords despite the ongoing Gaza conflict. Al Khalifa emphasized the importance of consistency in foreign relations, stating that Bahrain would not sever ties with Israel due to the current government’s actions or public sentiment unless there was an overwhelming majority against it.

At the ROPES event, topics like global anti-Semitism, Iranian influence, and the future of the Abraham Accords were discussed. Al Khalifa asserted that widespread hatred of Jews, as seen on some US and European campuses, is not present in the Arab world, even in religious countries like Saudi Arabia.

The panel also discussed the necessity of broadening the Abraham Accords to face security threats and the importance of the next generation of leaders in shaping a postwar Middle East. Al Khalifa and other speakers at the event pointed out that most Palestinians and Arabs, apart from extremist groups, desire a two-state solution, putting the responsibility on the Israeli government to work toward peace and security.

For more details on these insightful discussions and the future of Middle East peace, read the full article on The Media Line’s website.