Camp David Accords

17 September 1978 · Camp David, USA

Middle East

Background

After 13 days of talks at the US presidential retreat in Maryland, two frameworks were agreed. The 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty returned the Sinai to Egypt by 1982. Egypt was suspended from the Arab League (1979–89), and Sadat was assassinated in 1981.

Signed by

Egypt (Anwar Sadat) and Israel (Menachem Begin), hosted by US President Jimmy Carter

Why it matters

Led to the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty; Egypt became the first Arab state to recognize Israel and got back the Sinai. Sadat and Begin shared the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize.