Donald Trumpâs recent tour of Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, has prompted speculation in Israel regarding strained relations between Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Notably, Trump snubbed a visit to Israel, and his moves are perceived as sidelining Netanyahu, particularly amid Israel's increasing isolation regarding its actions in Gaza. Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas remarked on Trump's diminishing regard for Israeli alliances, as Israel intensifies military action amid rising casualties, further complicating the regional dynamics and its relationship with the US.
"If you take the last month and certainly the last week, in a series of moves and a series of statements, Trump not only completely sidelined Netanyahu and kept him out of the loop, but marginalized Israel as if it was not an ally."
"Trump did not visit Israel, a snub that Israeli officials played down, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already visited the White House twice."
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