Trump’s Middle East Strategy: What Washington Is Whispering Behind Closed Doors!

By Alan Hume | Monday, 03 February 2025 12:00 PM
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As Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, Washington anticipates a revival of his distinctive, often unpredictable style of governance.

However, one area where Trump demonstrated a consistent approach during his previous term was the Middle East. His administration's unwavering support for Israel was evident through initiatives such as the "Peace Through Prosperity" plan, which outlined a performance-based path to Palestinian statehood, and the Abraham Accords, which facilitated normalization between Israel and several Arab nations.

Trump's stringent sanctions on Iran, coupled with the decisive action against IRGC Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani, underscored his firm stance against the Tehran regime.

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According to The Washington Free Beacon, two of Trump's key Middle East policy advisers have recently published books that may offer insights into his potential future policies regarding Israel. David Friedman, Trump's former attorney and U.S. ambassador to Israel, advocates for a national dialogue in Israel concerning the future of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank. In his book, *One Jewish State*, Friedman refers to this contested region as "Israel’s biblical heartland," emphasizing its preservation by Jews and Christians. He argues that "Palestinians would be receptive to life under Israeli sovereignty if accompanied by the opportunity for better health, education, and prosperity and the assurance of human dignity." Friedman critiques the longstanding peace process, attributing its failures to Palestinian rejectionism and suggesting a new paradigm akin to the Puerto Rico model for Palestinian autonomy.

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In contrast, Victoria Coates, a former deputy national security adviser, proposes a return to previous Trump policies in her book, *The Battle for the Jewish State*. Coates recommends reimposing a funding freeze on the Palestinians, citing the Palestinian "pay for slay" law as a violation of the Taylor Force Act. She also calls for a ban on taxpayer dollars to UNRWA, which she claims has enabled Hamas terrorism. Coates suggests extending the U.S.-Israel security partnership and expanding the U.S.-Israel Free Trade Agreement. She advocates for a Saudi Arabia-Israel agreement to foster a broader regional security and economic alliance, building on the Abraham Accords.

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Domestically, Coates expresses concern over rising anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiment, urging Congress to strengthen the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996. She supports transferring the special envoy for anti-Semitism from the State Department to the White House to emphasize a presidential commitment to combating anti-Semitism.

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The extent to which Trump's administration will adopt the policies proposed by Friedman and Coates remains uncertain. New figures such as National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff will face the challenge of navigating a fragile ceasefire in a region that has endured prolonged conflict.

As they assume their roles, they will be equipped with insights from seasoned Trump administration veterans, addressing the pressing need for innovative solutions to the Middle East's enduring challenges.

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