A messier Middle East awaits Trump’s second administrationThe Abraham Accords signed during Trump’s first term have so far survived the war in Gaza, but keeping his Arab and Israeli friends happy will be challengingBy Marc Champion / Bloomberg OpinionIt did not take long. For many Israelis, not just Ben Gvir, they have fond memories of Trump’s first term. Illustration: YushaEven so, it would be foolish to say we know exactly what Trump would do over the next four years. That is especially true in the Middle East, where popular fury over the plight of Palestinians in Gaza has created genuine constraints on Arab leaders. Marc Champion is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering Europe, Russia and the Middle East.

Source: Taipei Times November 18, 2024 17:03 UTC