The Camp David Accords were a pair of political agreements signed by the then Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on 17 September 1978, following several days of secret negotiations at Camp David, with mediation of the United States.
Following the signing of the accords, Imam Khomeini in a historic message said as following:
“For more than fifteen years, I have been warning about the danger of usurping Israel and I have announced this truth to the Arab states and nations. Now, with the colonial peace accord between Egypt and Israel, this danger has become closer and more serious.”
“By accepting this peace, Sadat made his dependence on the US colonial government more obvious. One cannot expect more from the friend of the former Shah of Iran.”
Imam further said:
“Iran considers Sadat's peace with Israel to be a betrayal of Islam, Muslims and Arab brothers, and approves the political positions of the countries opposed to this agreement. Iran stands by Muslim brothers of the Arab countries and considers itself a partner in their decisions.”
The then Egyptian president Anwar Sadat was isolated and sidelined by Islamic nations, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, for betraying the cause of Palestine and the Islamic nation for signing a shameful peace treaty, known as the Camp David Pact, with the occupying Israeli regime under the pressure of the arrogant administration of the United States.
Following signing the Camp David, with the guidance of Imam Khomeini, the Islamic Republic cut ties with the government of Egypt.
Anwar Sadat later at a military parade was targeted by Khaled Islambouli, a zealous Egyptian officer, and was punished for his crime of concluding this disgraceful contract while holding