US administration appears to be sidelining Israel, analyst says as Trump heads to Middle East

Trump's Middle East agenda leaves Israel on the sidelines

ISRAEL’S right-wing government has maintained a diplomatic silence this week as US President Donald Trump fired off a blizzard of announcements that have shaken Israeli assumptions about their country’s standing with its most important ally. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Trump’s Middle East trip sidelines Israel amid shifting U.S. priorities

President Donald Trump embarked on his first major international trip of his second term, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Notably absent from the itinerary was Israel, a decision that has sparked debate and concern among Israeli officials and analysts. This move, coupled with recent U.S. policy shifts, signals a potential realignment […]

Despite the chatter, Israel Remains On The US radar - Israel Unwired

The enduring partnership between the United States and Israel continues to be a cornerstone of Middle Eastern geopolitics. (May 12, 2025 / JNS) Despite shifting geopolitical dynamics and internal debates within the United States, Israel continues to hold a central position in American strategic considerations. The upcoming visit of President Donald Trump to the Middle East underscores the enduring importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship, even…

Trump is treating Israel like a nettlesome supplicant

When Donald Trump won the 2024 election, the first foreign leaders to congratulate him were Israeli officials. Now, as he embarks upon his first overseas trip, Trump is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates – and forgoing a stop in Israel. It increasingly seems apparent that Trump is pursuing an American First foreign policy that treats Israel not as a vital ally but a nettlesome supplicant. In pursuing this course, he is ret…

US administration appears to be sidelining Israel, analyst says as Trump heads to Middle East

Donald Trump is en route to Saudi Arabia for what he's describing as a 'historic' tour of the Middle East. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Georgio Cafiero, CEO of Gulf State Analytics. He says that the US seems to be undergoing a "shift in foreign policy whereby the US is not walking away from Israel" but is "a little more oriented towards US relationships with the Gulf Arab monarchies and less oriented around Israel".

Trump Surprises and Sidelines Israel Ahead of Landmark Middle East Trip

A series of side deals by the U.S. administration is raising questions about how closely in sync the allies are over major challenges in the region.