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Camp David Summary Sheet
Camp David Summary Sheet
1978
On the 17th of September 1978 after a 12-day marathon of negotiations
took place at Camp David, a treaty was signed between the Israeli, Arab and
Western powers that would settle some of the issues that existed in the Arab-
Israeli world. 1976 and 1977 saw disputes and various events that made
peace look extremely unlikely, however with the determination of Anwar Sadat
to settle peace between Egypt and Israel, negotiations began to take place. At
Camp David in1978, President Carter of the United States met with Sadat and
Begin and despite the mutual hatred between the two leaders the Israeli
government agreed to compromise with the Arabs in order to protect self-
interests. A final agreement was reached at Camp David which settled some of
the Arab-Israeli tension, however the peace settlements gave rise to new
issues; in Egypt, Sadat was met with hostility at his betrayal to the Arab
cause, and Israel continued to expand and show aggression. Ultimately even
though some compromises were made at Camp David, the fundamental
differences, hate and suspicion still existed between the two powers, resulting
in what historians describe as cold peace.
Camp David: In July 1978 President Carter invited Begin and Sadat
to the presidential retreat at Camp David.
Issues discussed:
West Bank
Palestinian homeland
Self government
Arabs and US both angered by the Israelis desire to build new
settlements in occupied land.
Egyptians wanted a return of their occupied land and Israeli
withdrawal.
Outcomes: