The Telegraph reports that after a "reckless" war on Iran, Netanyahu is increasingly viewed as a destabilizing force by Gulf states. They hate Iran and want to see its nuclear aspirations ended. But they are slowly coming to view that Netanyahu is a still great threat. "Bibi is beyond restraint." Speaking on condition of anonymity, one official said: “He appears to be beyond restraint – in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and now Iran."
“Unchecked, uncontrollable power is no longer an asset for us. It is a problem.” Growing concern about Israel’s “destabilising” role threatens the legacy of the Abraham Accords, the series of agreements under which the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan normalised relations with Israel. Hailed as a landmark moment for Israel’s integration into the Arab world after decades of hostility, the accords were Donald Trump’s signature foreign policy achievement in his first term.
US officials had hoped Saudi Arabia would eventually follow suit but expectations have dwindled since Israel’s war in Gaza, which drew sharp denunciations from Riyadh. Gulf states were drawn to the accords partly because they enabled them to forge a united front against Iran. Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, missile development and sponsorship of proxy militias were seen as the region’s primary threat.The accords also facilitated intelligence sharing and military cooperation at a time when Washington seemed to be disengaging from the region.
That Israel now risks replacing Iran as the chief source of instability is an irony.It reflects rising anxiety over what Gulf states, which have preferred to seek a diplomatic solution with Iran, increasingly see as Israel’s boundless military ambition. (Read More)
