Sinai Is Returned to EgyptCIE+ members only
As stipulated in the 1979 peace agreement between the two countries, Israel completes its evacuation of Sinai and returns the peninsula to Egypt.
Foreign Minister Says Saudis Could Recognize IsraelCIE+ members only
After Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s diplomatic opening with Israel, almost all Arab states publicly criticized his engagement with Jerusalem.
Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty Is SignedCIE+ members only
Sixteen months after Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s historic visit to Jerusalem and Knesset address, the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty is signed at the White House in Washington.
Begin and Sadat Win the Nobel Peace PrizeCIE+ members only
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin are jointly awarded the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to bring about peace between Israel and Egypt.
Egyptian President Sadat Says Agreement with Israel Urgently NeededCIE+ members only
Six months after his historic visit to Jerusalem, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat invites Israel’s Foreign Minister Ezer Weizmann to meet with him in Salzburg, Austria.
Carter Proposes Aircraft Sale to SaudisCIE+ members only
February 14, 1978 President Jimmy Carter announces a plan to sell advanced fighter jets to Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Coming three months after Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s visit to Israel, the proposal draws swift…
Dayan and Tuhami Engage in Secret TalksCIE+ members only
Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan conducts secret talks with Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Hassan Tuhami in Morocco.
Carter Interpretation of U.N. Resolution 242 Strains Relationship With BeginCIE+ members only
Zgibniew Brzezinski, President Carter’s National Security Adviser, wrote a memorandum redefining the Carter administration’s position on resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict, and advocating for a Palestinian homeland.
Carter Foreign Policy Team Crafts Middle East PolicyCIE+ members only
Five major points regarding Israel were made at the White House Middle East Policy review meeting on April 19, 1977.
Anwar Sadat Is BornCIE+ members only
Born into a family of thirteen children in Mit Abu al-Kum, Egypt, Sadat is a member of the Free Officers movement that overthrew Egypt’s monarchy in 1952. As Egypt’s President, he signs a historic peace agreement with Israel in 1979.
