Abraham Accords 2.0: Normalizing What, Exactly?
Remember the fanfare around the original Abraham Accords in 2020? Suddenly, Arab states were normalizing relations with Israel, ostensibly for 'peace.' What the media (and Al-Monitor) consistently glosses over is that these 'peace deals' offered no concessions to Palestinians nor addressed the ongoing occupation—they merely cemented existing security and economic alliances. This isn't about
fostering genuine regional stability, but rather about creating a united front against Iran, all while continuing to disregard human rights. These deals, celebrated for bringing 'peace,' effectively rubber-stamp the dispossession of Palestinians and reframe decades of occupation as a non-issue. The "Trump looks to widen the circle" narrative isn't about bringing adversaries together; it's about
expanding a coalition that isolates Palestinians further. One might wonder, how many more countries need to join this 'peace' club before the 76-year occupation becomes so normal it simply disappears from the headlines?