Trump’s messy new deal with Saudi Arabia shows how far Israel has fallen
The American decision to sign a deal granting Saudi Arabia a pathway toward a civilian nuclear program is a terrible development for Israel — not just because Riyadh could one day turn nuclear infrastructure developed…
Assessment
The U.S. deal with Saudi Arabia on civilian nuclear energy signals a strategic shift that sidelines Israeli security concerns. Israel's inability to block or shape this arrangement reveals a diminished influence in Washington and a failure to maintain its traditional qualitative edge in regional diplomacy. The core issue is not just nuclear proliferation risk but the erosion of Israel's leverage with its primary ally. Watch for how Israel's government responds, as further concessions may follow.