How the U.S.-Israel war on Iran unraveled Netanyahu and Trump's vision for a "New Middle East"
By
Ishaan Tharoor
Summary
The article analyzes how the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran has unraveled the vision for a "New Middle East" promoted by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. Before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Netanyahu had touted expanding normalization deals between Israel and Arab nations (the Abraham Accords). However, the subsequent war on Gaza and escalating conflict with Iran have shattered that diplomatic vision, leading to regional destabilization, civilian suffering, and the collapse of hopes for a peaceful, integrated Middle East. The author argues that the war has exposed the failure of the Netanyahu-Trump approach and created a more dangerous and fragmented region.
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bskyHow the U.S.-Israel war on Iran unraveled Netanyahu and Trump's vision for a "New Middle East"newyorker.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledA few weeks before the horrific events of October 7, 2023, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, went to the United Nations General Assembly and heralded a new age.
The Abraham Accords, as they were known, were touted as a historic breakthrough that would reshape the Middle East.
What has unfolded instead is a devastating war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, sparked a broader regional conflict, and left the vision of a 'New Middle East' in tatters.
The war on Iran has not only failed to achieve its stated goals but has also created a more dangerous and unstable region.
The unintended consequences of Trump and Netanyahu's grand ambitions are now playing out in real time, with no end in sight.
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