3/26/1979, Egypt & Israel, In Celebration of Peace
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Cover Pays Tribute to Historic Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
This cover honors the Signing of a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. It contains stamps from the three nations involved - the US, Israel, and Egypt and pictures the leaders of Israel and Egypt.
Story Behind the Historic Peace Treaty
From the time of Israel’s establishment in 1948, the Arab countries surrounding it were against its existence. In 1973, these tensions came to a head in the Yom Kippur War, where Israel defeated its enemies and gained additional land. Shortly after the war ended, American Secretary of State Henry Kissinger began peace negotiations, using what was called “shuttle diplomacy,” in which he would meet separately with each nation’s representatives.
In 1977, Jimmy Carter was sworn in as US President and soon changed his approach to peace negotiations in the Middle East. He invited leaders from Israel and Egypt to meet together for talks. The following year, Carter met at Camp David in Maryland with Israel’s Prime Minister Menachem Begin and President Anwar Sadat of Egypt. After intense negotiations, they all agreed to the framework of a peace treaty, known as the Camp David Accords. Begin and Sadat were awarded the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for this historic agreement.
In the following months, the details of the treaty were worked out. The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty was signed on March 26, 1979, in a ceremony hosted by Carter at the White House. Under the treaty, Egypt became the first Arab nation to recognize Israel, and they established diplomatic relations. Israel agreed to return to Egypt the Sinai Peninsula, which it had gained during the Six Day War of 1967. In return, Egypt granted Israel access to the Suez Canal.
In February 1980, the two countries exchanged ambassadors. Trade began between the two nations, and the following month, airline service was established. The two nations became important, strategic partners in the region.
This cover is a neat reminder of that historic agreement that led to peaceful relations between former enemies. It would make a great addition to your collection. Order yours today.
Cover Pays Tribute to Historic Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
This cover honors the Signing of a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. It contains stamps from the three nations involved - the US, Israel, and Egypt and pictures the leaders of Israel and Egypt.
Story Behind the Historic Peace Treaty
From the time of Israel’s establishment in 1948, the Arab countries surrounding it were against its existence. In 1973, these tensions came to a head in the Yom Kippur War, where Israel defeated its enemies and gained additional land. Shortly after the war ended, American Secretary of State Henry Kissinger began peace negotiations, using what was called “shuttle diplomacy,” in which he would meet separately with each nation’s representatives.
In 1977, Jimmy Carter was sworn in as US President and soon changed his approach to peace negotiations in the Middle East. He invited leaders from Israel and Egypt to meet together for talks. The following year, Carter met at Camp David in Maryland with Israel’s Prime Minister Menachem Begin and President Anwar Sadat of Egypt. After intense negotiations, they all agreed to the framework of a peace treaty, known as the Camp David Accords. Begin and Sadat were awarded the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for this historic agreement.
In the following months, the details of the treaty were worked out. The Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty was signed on March 26, 1979, in a ceremony hosted by Carter at the White House. Under the treaty, Egypt became the first Arab nation to recognize Israel, and they established diplomatic relations. Israel agreed to return to Egypt the Sinai Peninsula, which it had gained during the Six Day War of 1967. In return, Egypt granted Israel access to the Suez Canal.
In February 1980, the two countries exchanged ambassadors. Trade began between the two nations, and the following month, airline service was established. The two nations became important, strategic partners in the region.
This cover is a neat reminder of that historic agreement that led to peaceful relations between former enemies. It would make a great addition to your collection. Order yours today.