Trump and the Middle East 18.05.2025
Israel’s role in Trump’s vision for the Mideast
At the core of U.S. president's foreign policy remains a call for Saudi Arabia and broader Arab world to join the Abraham Accords
(May 18, 2025 / JNS) Two major misconceptions continue to distort the conversation about the Middle East, Israel and the war in Gaza.
The first item concerns U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance toward Israel, especially his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Commentators increasingly portray Trump as a jilted lover, scorned by Netanyahu’s supposed disloyalty.
But the reality is far more strategic than emotional. Israel continues to play a central role in the MAGA vision for the Middle East.
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