Camp David Accords
Definition
A peace treaty between Israel and Egypt signed in 1978 at Camp David. The agreement was brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
Analogy
Imagine you're at summer camp (Camp David) where two kids (Israel & Egypt) have been arguing for ages. Then comes along a cool counselor (President Carter), who helps them work out their differences so they can enjoy camp peacefully together - that's what happened with the Camp David Accords!
Related terms
Anwar Sadat: The third President of Egypt who signed the Camp David Accords alongside Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin.
Menachem Begin: The sixth Prime Minister of Israel who signed the accords with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
Peace Treaty: An agreement between two or more hostile parties which formally ends a state of war.
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