President Trump is reportedly disappointed in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and has decided to move forward with major Middle East policy decisions without him. Trump is focusing on advancing U.S. interests with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, leading to a strain in the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Key Points
Trump is disappointed in Netanyahu and is making major policy decisions without him
Focus on advancing U.S. interests with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states
Israel is concerned about potential negative implications for its security
Pros
Focus on advancing U.S. interests in the Middle East
Potential for normalization with Saudi Arabia
Cons
Strain in U.S.-Israel relationship
Concerns about potential negative impact on Israel's security