Camp David Accords (1978) – Part 2: Behind Closed Doors at Camp David

The Treaty Archive: History of Peace Treaties & Global Agreements · Mar 24, 2026 · 7m

For thirteen days in September 1978, the quiet presidential retreat at Camp David became the stage for one of the most intense diplomatic negotiations of the twentieth century. As U.S. President Jimmy Carter mediated between Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, decades of conflict, mistrust, and political risk hung over every discussion. In this episode, we explore the fragile negotiations that unfolded behind closed doors, the competing demands over Sinai, security, and Palestinian autonomy, and the personal diplomacy that ultimately led to a historic…