CAMP DAVID

The 1978 Camp David Negotiations between Israel and Egypt

The 1978 Camp David Negotiations between Israel and Egypt

Introduction

The signature of the Camp David Accords that occurred in 1978 between Israel and Egypt was considered a major achievement for US diplomatic officials that initiated the idea of peace. The covert discussions between Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, and, Israel's Prime Minister Menachem Begin created the first ever peace treaty of Israel, with an Arab country in that year. The peace agreement received an enormous support from the former military officers who participated in the wars between both these countries. However, the peace between both countries only had a certain level, and, it never increased from that point. From the Egyptian perspective, the popular support from the people plunged with Israel's military actions in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories. After the killing of Mr. Sadat in 1981, probably because of his soft policy towards Israel, his successor President Hosni Mubarak took over the responsibility to protect the peace treaty. These efforts made Egypt an important strategic partner of the West and it assisted in acquiring $1.3bn (£818m) a year in US military aid. When Mr. Mubarak stepped down as President of Egypt because of the immense pressure from the public, Israeli Government was worried about the future of their relationships with Israel. However, Egypt's military establishment speedily gave assurances to the Israeli Government that 1979 peace treaty would not be violated. Egyptian officials said that they will play a decisive role in the peace negotiations between Israel, and, the Palestinians. The details of the events that occurred during the Camp David Agreement in 1978 will be discussed in detail, in the following paragraphs.

Historical Background of the Agreement

In 1978, The President of Egypt Anwar al-Sadat and Israel's Prime Minister Menachem Begin met with US President Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, at Camp David from 5th September to 17th September. They decided on the agenda that was drafted for the peace agreement. An invitation was given to other parties to participate in the Arab-Israel conflict to play their unique role. It was decided that the peace agreement would be based on specific recommendations. The signing of the agreement required to fulfill the complete clauses of United Nations Security Council Resolution 242. Four wars were fought during thirty years, and, intensive human efforts were carried out later on to bring peace because the leading religions in this part of the Middle East did not have a reasonable time. The people of the Middle East have been demanding an everlasting peace so that the overall atmosphere of the region will experience a positive effect. President Anwar-al- Sadat took a historical step when he visited Jerusalem and received a magnificent reception from the Israeli Parliament. Similarly, the Israeli Prime Minister made a reciprocal visit to Egypt that created a high scope for friendly relationship between Israel and Egypt. Both the countries decided to bury the past and looked forward for ...