According to Daskal, regions that were previously considered bastions of stability are now under pressure, and Israel has failed to take advantage of the situation. Qatar, which invested huge amounts in Trump and Jared Kushner's projects, received a protective agreement and permission to build a military base in the U.S. The United Arab Emirates gained access to advanced American technologies, while Saudi Arabia signed a record $142 billion arms supply contract.
The new deal includes both defensive and offensive systems, as well as joint military training programs. Thus, Riyadh is forming an army capable of competing with Israel's, which will undoubtedly affect the balance of power in the region.
At the same time, Daskal notes that international support for Israel has weakened to a historic low. According to polls, more Americans now sympathize with the Palestinians than with the Israelis. Among the youth and Democrats, there are anti-Israel sentiments, and dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's government's policies is growing among allies.
The combination of Saudi Arabia's rearmament and the weakening of international support for Israel represents a dangerous trend that could alter the strategic architecture of the region. If Trump views the Gulf monarchies as new partners, this puts Israel in a position where it must reconsider its foreign policy and rebuild trust in Washington. Otherwise, the country risks finding itself not just as an ally but as an isolated observer in the Middle East for the first time in several decades.
