The U.S. State Department responded to a controversial Israeli media report describing a so-called "sedation plan" through a normalization agreement with Israel, which might be overthrown later for military confrontation. The U.S. emphasized expanding normalization between Israel and regional countries as a priority, without delving into the details of the Israeli narrative.
A State Department spokesperson told "Knesset News" that the U.S. government considers "normalization between Israel and its neighbors a priority," adding that "expanding the Abraham Accords will enhance regional security, promote economic integration, and help deter security threats."
According to the U.S., the Abraham Accords have already yielded security and economic benefits, and America remains committed to building on these outcomes in consultation with its regional partners.
"Knesset News" reported that the U.S. administration avoided directly addressing the content of the report by Israeli broadcaster "KAN," particularly regarding allegations of discussions between two regional countries on future dealings with Israel.
"KAN" alleged that one regional country advised another, in discussions about potentially reaching a peace agreement with Israel, to sign an agreement for the time being, accept accompanying changes, and later overturn it when conditions become more favorable, potentially even engaging in military confrontation.
According to the Israeli narrative, the idea suggests "sedating Israel" through an agreement that provides a false sense of security, while secretly preparing for a different phase in the future.
The report withheld the identities of the two countries involved, citing Israeli censorship, leaving the narrative without official designation of the parties allegedly involved in these talks.
The Israeli site "Walla" suggested potential candidates for these countries, such as Qatar, Syria, and Saudi Arabia, but noted that such discussions remain speculative without official confirmation.
This report surfaces as the U.S. administration under President Donald Trump pushes to expand the Abraham Accords, initiated in 2020, establishing relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, followed by Morocco. Extending these accords to more countries remains a primary aim of U.S. policy in the region.
The American emphasis on commitment to expanding these agreements gains significance, given the State Department's choice not to affirm or deny the Israeli narrative's content, focusing only on the general U.S. stance supporting normalization and regional integration without commenting on the alleged "conspiracy" of using a peace agreement as a facade for future developments.
The report remains within the realm of unchecked Israeli media claims, with no identification of parties involved, and without confirmation by Washington, while the American response centered solely on the administration's position on normalization and the Abraham Accords.