With President Trump renewing security-focused ties to Saudi Arabia, analysts question whether the Abraham Accords are losing relevance. This episode unpacks shifting alliances, risks of Saudi normalization, and rising regional tensions reshaping Israel’s strategic landscape.
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This week on The Israel Guys, we dive into the growing question: Are the Abraham Accords coming to an end? President Trump completely rewrote the Middle East Alliance. With President Trump meeting Middle Eastern leaders—including the Saudi Crown Prince—and elevating Saudi Arabia to a major non-NATO ally, many are wondering whether the U.S.A. is shifting away from the Accords’ original purpose. Analysts like Lee Smith argue that Trump’s recent moves signal a return to traditional U.S.A.–Saudi relations based on security and arms deals, not a push for Saudi–Israel normalization. If the Accords were designed to counter Iran, Smith says their mission may already be complete.
We also examine why Saudi normalization could be riskier than it appears, offering Israel little strategic benefit while exposing Saudi Arabia to internal and regional instability – especially if tied to the Palestinian issue. Combined with Biden-era efforts that re-centered the Palestinian file and, some argue, empowered Iran, the region is at an inflection point. From shifting alliances to escalating tensions in Judea and Samaria, we break down what’s really happening on the ground.
Source Links:
https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/israel-middle-east/articles/farewell-abraham-accords-lee-smith
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/417983
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/418043
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-874545
