Camp David Accords signed by Israel and Egypt 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1978)


Video: ''Jimmy Carter with Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin 17 September 1978'

(Sunday, September 17, 1978, 10:30 p.m. EDT; during the Arab–Israeli conflict) — The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin today following 13 days of secret negotiations at Camp David.

The two framework agreements were signed at the White House, witnessed by U.S. President Jimmy Carter.


Video: 'Egyptian President Sadat's Remarks at the Camp David Agreement, 17 September 1978'


Video: 'Israeli Prime Minister Begin's remarks at the Camp David Agreement, 17 September 1978'


Video: '45 85 Part 14' (Camp David Accords at 1:57)