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photo taken on September 9, 1980 in Alexandria shows Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin (L) and President of Egypt Anouar el Sadate (R). The agreement of EgyptIsrael Peace Treaty signed on March 26, 1979 notably made Egypt the first Arab state to officially recognize Israel. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)

photo taken on September 9, 1980 in Alexandria shows Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin (L) and President of Egypt Anouar el Sadate (R). The agreement of EgyptIsrael Peace Treaty signed on March 26, 1979 notably made Egypt the first Arab state to officially recognize Israel.  AFP PHOTO        (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)