When Donald Trump returned to the White House in 2025, the world braced itself for the customary shockwaves of his presidency. From his notorious policy swings to the unpredictable personal rhetoric, few have been able to predict his next move. But among the many surprises of this new presidency, perhaps the most shocking is his apparent willingness to ignore Israel—specifically, Netanyahu—in a way that upends decades of diplomatic precedent.

Trump’s recent visit to the Gulf has already stirred controversy. While his itinerary featured stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, Israel was conspicuously absent. And everybody knows that the exclusion of the Jewish state from this significant diplomatic tour is a signal that Trump’s Middle East priorities may be shifting.

After all, Israel has long been a central player in US foreign policy, particularly under Trump’s first term, where he was celebrated for his unshakeable support of Netanyahu’s government and policies. However, this latest development—Trump’s evident disregard for Israel’s standing in US foreign affairs—raises interesting questions about the future of American-Israeli relations and Trump’s broader vision for the Middle East.

According to the international press, Israeli officials are not only perplexed but concerned by this diplomatic snub. The unease within the Israeli government is palpable, with........

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