"We surprised the world once – I believe we can do it again"

Jared Kushner, son-in-law and former advisor to US President Donald Trump and considered one of the architects of the Abraham Accords, published a post on Thursday marking six years since the diplomatic initiative that changed relations between Israel and Arab countries in the region, expressing optimism regarding the possibility of further diplomatic breakthroughs.

"Six years ago, President Trump launched the Abraham Accords and opened a new chapter of peace, partnership, and prosperity in the Middle East. Many said it was impossible. But with bold leadership, perseverance, and a small group of people who were willing to challenge old assumptions, we proved that it is possible to achieve even what seemed impossible."

Kushner criticized the diplomatic approaches that preceded the agreements, arguing that for years the region was "trapped in old concepts and failed frameworks," which, according to him, managed conflicts instead of solving them and sometimes even created incentives that perpetuated division and instability.

According to him, the principle underlying the Abraham Accords was a shift from focusing on disputes to building common interests. "Instead of strengthening the things that separate people, we built connections that bring them closer," he wrote, pointing to the expansion of trade and investment, the deepening of security cooperation, and the increase in understanding between the parties.

Kushner noted that the vision presented six years ago has already yielded billions of dollars in trade, joint innovation, new friendships, and partnerships, presenting a "powerful alternative to the failed approaches of the past."

However, the most notable part of the post concerned the future. Kushner argued that the Middle East is currently facing a turning point once again and hinted at the possibility of further significant diplomatic moves in the region.

"Today there are opportunities for breakthroughs that many would say are impossible. But we have already seen what can happen when leaders reject conventional thinking, focus on common interests, and muster the courage to act for a better future."

According to him, there is now an opportunity to expand the model of the Abraham Accords and build an "even broader movement" based on cooperation, shared prosperity, and security. Kushner concluded his remarks with a message that may spark interest against the backdrop of efforts to expand the circle of normalization in the Middle East: "We surprised the world once. With the right leadership, focus, patience, and courage, I believe we can do it again."