Expanding the Abraham Accords Would Help Netanyahu, not America
The article critiques the Abraham Accords, suggesting they primarily benefit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rather than the United States. It argues that the agreements were flawed from the outset and have not contributed to genuine peace in the region. The author highlights the discontent among Gulf states regarding U.S. foreign policy, which they perceive as overly supportive of Israel at their expense.
- ▪The Abraham Accords are criticized as a pious fraud that do not promote peace.
- ▪Gulf states feel disappointed with the U.S. for prioritizing Israel's interests over their own.
- ▪The agreements have not led to any significant diplomatic breakthroughs, as none of the signatories were in conflict with Israel.
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Foreign Affairs Expanding the Abraham Accords Would Help Netanyahu, not America The agreements were flawed from the start. U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participate in a joint news conference at the East Room of the White House, February 15, 2017. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) <div class="o-image__issue-wrapper"> <img class="o-image__image" srcset="https://tac.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Doug-Bandow.jpg?auto=format&crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=32 32w, https://tac.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Doug-Bandow.jpg?auto=format&crop=faces%2Centropy&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=32 32w,…
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