Camp David peace treaty is signed, ending 30 years of war between Egypt and Israel

Updated: 30 Sep 2019

On 26 March 1979, the Camp David peace treaty was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. The treaty was brokered by the United States, and ended 30 years of war between Egypt and Israel.

The ceremony took place on the White House lawn in Washington, and was broadcast live on television. The two leaders sealed the deal with a firm handshake, witnessed by President Jimmy Carter.

How we know this

01Israel Ministry of foreign Affairs, "Israel among the nations: Middle East & North Africa", From:Israel Ministry of foreign Affairs,[Online] Available at:mfa.gov.il,[Accessed 24 March 2014].
02BBC News, "Israel and Egypt shake hands on peace deal", From:BBC News,[Online] Available at:news.bbc.co.uk,[Accessed 24 March 2014].

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Camp David peace treaty is signed, ending 30 years of war between Egypt and Israel. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012378

South African History Online (2011) 'Camp David peace treaty is signed, ending 30 years of war between Egypt and Israel', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012378 (Accessed: 15 October 2026).

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"Camp David peace treaty is signed, ending 30 years of war between Egypt and Israel." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012378. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

South African History Online. "Camp David peace treaty is signed, ending 30 years of war between Egypt and Israel." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012378.