Analyzing the rift between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu—dashed expectations, failed hostage negotiations, and the growing influence of isolationist forces in Washington.

In the last two decades, the Gulf state has poured billions into strategic partnerships, infrastructure projects, media ventures and institutions across the globe.

Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff are being played and appear not even to know it.

Donald Trump, who previously said his Mideast trip would be good for Israel, signaled his ties with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain strong.

At the core of the US president’s foreign policy remains a call for Saudi Arabia and the broader Arab world to join the Abraham Accords.

Trump’s new Middle East policy, America’s deals with Hamas, Houthi rebels, and Iran—and Jerusalem’s foreign policy isolation.

“The scope and breadth of Iran’s nuclear buildout have made it impossible to verify any new deal that allows Iran to continue enriching uranium,” House and Senate Republicans wrote.

Israelis are wondering whether they’ve escaped one nightmare to find themselves in another.

Trump’s Middle East visit is a strategic success for the region, but for Israel, it feels like a lesson in spiritual vigilance.