During President Trump's overseas trip, he bypassed Israel, sparking worries in the country about sidelining its interests. His administration's dealings with Iran and Hamas, along with the possibility of offering Saudi Arabia nuclear technology without preconditions, have alarmed Israeli officials. Many express concern over being overlooked, contrasting Trump's previous strong pro-Israel stance with his recent actions. Prominent Israeli figures express feelings of panic and discontent regarding the shifting dynamics of U.S. foreign policy affecting Israel directly.
"It's disconcerting," said Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to Washington.
"It's total panic," said Shalom Lipner, a former Netanyahu aide and a fellow at the Atlantic Council, describing the mood in Jerusalem.
Israeli concerns about Trump's negotiations with Iran and other threats to Israel "are not being taken into account, or if they are, they're dismissed," said Dennis Ross, a former senior State Department official.
Reports emerged that Trump was considering offering Saudi Arabia access to civil nuclear technology without demanding that the kingdom normalize relations with Israel, a precondition established by Biden.
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