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1979 Nobel Peace Prize (shared)

The 1979 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded jointly to Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. They were recognized for their historic efforts to achieve peace between Egypt and Israel, culminating in the Camp David Accords, a series of agreements signed in 1978. This was the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab country, marking a significant step toward resolving decades of conflict. The award highlighted their courage and commitment to diplomacy, fostering hopes for reconciliation in the Middle East.