Nathan Shachar: Israel is marginalized when Trump is re -furnishing

But as early as February, Trump’s staff realized that Netanyahu was unable to fulfill the terms of the Saudis: an end to the Gaza war. Instead of standing on the big stage when Trump is re -furnishing in the Middle East, Israel is marginalized. The fact that Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, who had recently had an American award on his head, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, is embraced by Trump makes the Gala performance in the Gulf states even more surreal in the eyes of Israeli nationalists.

For several days, Netanyahu-faithful media has been asked « What has happened to Trump? ». They had expected Trump to favor Israel in all weather. In that camp, it has been assumed that Trump is governed by deep emotional ties to Israel, and is now shocked by the scratch calculation expressed in his agenda.

Trump sees himself as Israel’s friend. But when he saw that Israel could not play in his vision of « a new Middle East without war », he sought other ways. The most shocking, in Israeli eyes, is that the United States is now negotiating directly with Hamas. Adam Boehler, Trump’s envoy at Hamas, said about Israel’s criticism:

– Not talking to anyone, it’s a five -year attitude. We have problems solving, and then you have to talk to people.

In recent weeks, according to what DN experiences, Netanyahu has prayed Trump not to normalize relations with Syria, and not to raise the sanctions that the previous regime incurred. On Tuesday, Trump lifted the sanctions, removed the terrorist stamp from Ahmed Al-Sharaa and wished for him all the best. On Wednesday, he handed over with him on his hand – and urged him to make peace with Israel.

This was a joy for al-Sharaa, which must break the economic isolation to get the country on its feet. But there was also sweet music for al-Sharaa’s sponsor, Turkey. When Trump declares his friendship for Syria, it becomes more difficult for Israel to continue bombing its air bases – those that Turkey wants to take over.

For many years, the « QME principle » (hasQualitative Military Edge) road users of the US weapon deals in the region. Whatever the United States sold, Israel’s military takeover was not allowed to disrupt its enemies. The principle, Trump has made it clear, no longer applies. Both Saudi Arabia and Turkey will be able to buy the F-35 Super Aircraft, which Israel used for spectacular operations against Iran, Yemen and other goals in the region.

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