Betrayal.
That’s the best way to describe how the Biden administration has handed the Middle East over to chaos by dismantling the foreign policy successes of the Trump era.
When President Trump left office, the region was experiencing a rare period of stability.
His administration had brokered historic agreements with the Abraham Accords, leading to groundbreaking normalization between Israel and several Arab nations.
However, within months of taking office, President Biden’s policies have turned that calm into a tumultuous storm.
The current crisis can be traced back to the reckless decisions made by the Biden administration, which has seemingly abandoned America's longstanding allies in favor of appeasing adversaries.
By adopting a policy of weakness, Biden has emboldened Iran, the primary state sponsor of terrorism, which was largely kept in check by the Trump administration's strategy of maximum pressure.
Instead of holding Iran accountable, the Biden administration has made concessions that have emboldened Tehran's aggressive actions across the region.
From crippling sanctions being lifted to the restoration of funds to the Palestinian Authority, Biden's approach has effectively allowed hostile actors like Hamas and Hezbollah to amass greater power.
Indeed, as the Biden administration scrambles to deal with the fallout from a deteriorating situation, their earlier claims of peace and quiet in the Middle East ring hollow.
The naïveté with which the Biden administration has approached foreign policy has not only hurt Israel but has also put American lives at risk.
With each misguided negotiation, the Biden team has skipped over the lessons learned from the Trump years, pushing the region back toward the brink of war.
Republicans have long warned that this administration's soft stance on Iran would lead to disastrous outcomes, and these predictions are now unfolding before our eyes.
As we witness increased hostilities and terror attacks, one thing remains clear: a strong and principled foreign policy cannot be built on the shaky ground of appeasement.
Looking ahead, it’s imperative that we restore the tough and strategic policies that prioritize American interests and support our allies.
Only then can we hope to stabilize the Middle East and prevent further escalation of the violence that has returned under this administration's watch.
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