The Egyptian leader known for the Camp David Accords was Anwar Sadat. He served as President of Egypt from 1970 until his assassination in 1981. Sadat's efforts to achieve peace between Egypt and Israel culminated in the Camp David Accords in 1978, which were brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter. These accords were groundbreaking, leading to Egypt's recognition of Israel and the return of the Sinai Peninsula to Egypt. Sadat’s bold diplomacy transformed the landscape of Middle Eastern politics and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978. His actions, however, also sparked controversy and backlash within the Arab world.