A central component of the agreement was the demilitarization of Sinai, where the Egyptian army was limited in its deployment under international supervision.

Opposition in the Arab World Sadat’s visit to Israel and the peace agreement sparked strong opposition in the Arab world. Egypt faced harsh criticism, was suspended from the Arab League, and many Arab countries cut off relations with it. In 1981, Sadat was assassinated by Egyptian extremists who opposed the agreement, but the agreement remained in place and continues to exist.

The Impact of the Agreement on Israel Despite the challenges, the agreement yielded significant achievements: quiet on the southern border, economic and security cooperation, and Egyptian mediation in regional conflicts.

October 7 and the Iron Swords War – A Test for the Agreement The events of October 7, 2023, in which Hamas carried out an unprecedented deadly attack on Israel, shook regional stability. Egypt, despite internal criticism of Israel, continued to serve as a mediator and increased enforcement at the Rafah border. The agreement remained in effect, but relations are under constant test.In conclusion: More than 40 years after its signing, the peace agreement with Egypt represents a breakthrough – it proved that peace is possible even after decades of war. The agreement still stands despite the complexity of relations and its effects on the Middle East.