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Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria Top List for Abraham Accords Expansion, Report Finds
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A Council for a Secure America (CSA) report identifies Kuwait, Lebanon, and Syria as the top prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords. Released on October 8, the analysis ranks Kuwait first due to political shifts and security ties, followed by Lebanon and Syria, which have seen recent diplomatic activity. Saudi Arabia and Oman are now considered less likely candidates, while Qatar's potential normalization is tied to a Palestinian peace agreement. The report assessed nine countries in total, with Iran ranked last.
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- Kuwait, Lebanon, and Syria are the top three countries most likely to join the Abraham Accords, according to a CSA report.
- The CSA report assessed nine Muslim-majority countries for potential expansion of normalization with Israel.
- Kuwait's ranking is attributed to political shifts and security ties, despite past opposition to normalization.
- Lebanon's progress is noted, but Hezbollah's presence remains a significant obstacle to normalization.
- Saudi Arabia and Oman, previously seen as likely candidates, have become less probable for joining the accords.
- Over 80% of Israelis surveyed expressed support for the Abraham Accords, which began in 2020.
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