Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates—this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic” explores U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to the Middle East and what it means for the Jewish state, American foreign policy and the wider region.
With a sharp eye and decades of insider experience, former Israeli Ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev and veteran journalist and political commentator Ruthie Blum—both former advisers in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the diplomatic theater that is unfolding across Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi.
From massive Saudi investment deals to the controversial easing of sanctions on Syria, the hosts question whether American economic priorities are being placed above regional security, especially Israel’s. Is Trump’s “America First” agenda leaving Israel out in the cold, or is this all part of the long game?
The conversation explores:
- Trump’s economic diplomacy in Saudi Arabia
- The risks of nuclear cooperation with Arab states
- Qatar’s influence campaign and role in Hamas funding
- The Iran deal redux: What’s at stake now
- The ethics and effectiveness of hostage negotiations
- Why Israel’s perceived strength matters for peace and regional alliances
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