The signing of the Camp David Accords occurred in 1978 when U.S. President Jimmy Carter facilitated negotiations between Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. These accords were historic as they led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt in 1979, marking the first time an Arab country formally recognized Israel. The agreements addressed key issues, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Sinai Peninsula and the establishment of normal diplomatic relations. The Camp David Accords exemplified diplomacy’s potential to resolve long-standing conflicts and set a precedent for future peace efforts in the region.