The Camp David Accords

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The Camp David Accords were a pivotal series of negotiations held in 1978, facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter. These talks brought together Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat for thirteen days at Camp David, Maryland. The Accords aimed to establish peace between Israel and Egypt amidst ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts. They emerged from a backdrop of historical tensions, including several wars and Israel's occupation of Arab territories since the Six-Day War in 1967. The Accords resulted in a framework outlining the future of peace between the two nations, including the return of the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt and the establishment of diplomatic relations. A subsequent peace treaty was signed on March 26, 1979, formally ending the state of war between Israel and Egypt. While the Accords were a landmark achievement, they did not fully resolve broader regional conflicts, particularly regarding Palestinian self-governance. The Accords remain significant in Middle Eastern diplomacy, influencing later negotiations like the Oslo Accords.