The peace agreement was signed by Israel and Jordan on October 26, 1994, formalizing bilateral relations, borders and the distribution of resources. The Mossad played a central role in forming the agreement through its covert relations with the Jordanian king over the years. The ceremony was held at the Arava Crossing on the Israel-Jordan border. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan signed the treaty, with United States President Bill Clinton signing as a witness.