The recent rejection of a deal by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised concerns among US allies and regional experts about the influence of former President Donald Trump. This development has sparked a heated debate about the future of peace negotiations in the Middle East and the role of the United States in the region.
Netanyahu's actions have been described as a test of the tolerance of the American or Board of Peace team. Nimrod Novik, a former senior diplomatic adviser to former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres, believes that Netanyahu is successfully pushing the Board of Peace in a direction more favorable to Israel. This has led to a sense of disillusionment with Trump's sway in the Middle East, particularly regarding his handling of the Iran war.
Zaha Hassan, a fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, argues that the situation is a Trump personal enterprise. She questions the credibility of the US in restraining Israel in the region, especially after the failure to achieve a quick resolution to the war in Iran. The diplomat's anonymous statement further emphasizes the uncertainty and the loss of credibility surrounding Trump's approach to the Middle East.
The rejection of the deal and the subsequent actions of Netanyahu have raised questions about the future of peace negotiations and the role of the United States in the region. The concerns expressed by US allies and regional experts highlight the complex dynamics and the potential challenges in achieving peace in the Middle East. The situation remains uncertain, and the future of the region's stability hangs in the balance.
