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US-Israel Relations and Middle East Tensions: Gabriel Charitos' Analysis

Published January 3, 2026, 10:15
US-Israel Relations and Middle East Tensions: Gabriel Charitos' Analysis

According to Gabriel Charitos, a professor of international relations, the recent Trump-Netanyahu meeting did not yield the expected results for Israel. Netanyahu sought US approval to disarm Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as for a new operation in Iran, but appears to have been unsuccessful. Charitos analyzes the complex relationships in the Middle East, including the difficulties facing Lebanon, the deadlock in Syria, the economic problems in Iran, and the unexpected confrontation between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in Yemen. He also highlights the growing tension between Israel and the US, as well as Israel's recognition of Somaliland.