This chapter analyzes the Biden administration's foreign policy in the Middle East, focusing on the events leading up to and following the October 7th attack in Gaza. It explores the complexities of US relations with Israel and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the challenges in achieving lasting peace and normalization between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The role of the Palestinian question and the limitations of American influence are also discussed.
Biden administration's efforts to integrate the Middle East region and build on the Abraham Accords.
The October 7th attack significantly altered the dynamics, increasing the urgency of finding a credible pathway to a Palestinian state for normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Secretary Blinken's assessment of Prime Minister Netanyahu's trustworthiness.
The importance of a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the challenges in achieving it.