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Trump-Netanyahu tensions real or tactical good cop bad cop play

Trump’s regional tour without a stop in the occupied territories,⁢ while⁣ seemingly highlighting tensions with Netanyahu,​ may instead be part of a prearranged tactical maneuver.

Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Donald Trump’s recent four-day ⁣trip ​to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, adn ‌Qatar—omitting a visit to the ​ occupied Palestinian territories—has drawn analyst scrutiny. The ‌tour included ⁢critical negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and other agreements​ with resistance groups. The absence ‌of Israel from his itinerary has fueled speculation about a rift between trump and Prime ‍Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,long considered close ⁣allies.

However, some observers argue ‌these apparent disagreements could instead reflect a coordinated “good cop/bad cop” strategy to ​advance shared U.S.-Israeli objectives in West Asia’s volatile landscape.

Scenario One:‌ Strategic Rift between Trump ​and Netanyahu Amid Regional Shifts

the first scenario posits deepening divisions​ between the U.S. president ‍and Israeli prime⁣ minister.West Asia experts cite five key developments:

1. The Skipped Stop: A Message to Netanyahu?

Trump’s refusal to visit Israel during his Gulf ⁢tour is widely interpreted as dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s policies—particularly regarding Gaza and Iran.‌ While Trump⁤ discussed⁤ economic-security cooperation with Arab leaders, ‌israel was conspicuously sidelined.

2.⁢ Iran Talks: Trump’s Diplomacy vs. netanyahu’s ⁣Pressure Campaign

The‍ U.S. has held four rounds of nuclear negotiations with Iran in Muscat and Rome since may‌ 2024—a diplomatic shift clashing with Netanyahu’s push for escalated tehran-Washington tensions.

3. Hamas Ceasefire ‌talks⁢ Draw israeli ‍Opposition

The U.S.-mediated proposal for a 60-day Gaza ‌truce (including prisoner swaps) faces rejection ​from Netanyahu despite⁤ over ‍53,000 Palestinian civilian deaths in Israel’s military campaign.

4.Yemen Truce Ignites Israeli Security Concerns

Washington’s ceasefire agreement with Yemen’s Ansarullah—viewed ⁣by ⁢Tel Aviv as ​an existential threat due to missile strikes on settlements—reportedly angered israeli officials who saw it ⁢as disregarding their security interests.

Scenario ‌Two: Coordinated “Good Cop/Bad Cop” ​Tactics?

A competing analysis ⁤suggests ​Trump’s moves align with covert coordination:</P

  • The trip advanced normalization projects like expanding the Abraham Accords
  • Saudi Arabia conditioned relations on Gaza war resolution/Palestinian ‍statehood progress
  • $3B+ annual US⁣ military aid continues ⁣despite ​surface-level friction
  • “Bad cop” Israel maintains aggressive‌ posturing while US plays mediator
News ⁣Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency
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