US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East saw shifts in US policy towards Yemen, Iran, and Syria, but a concerning lack of action against Israel over its treatment of Gaza. The US-Israeli plan to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza, which has been used as a tool of war by Israel, allows the country to “force the ethnic cleansing of a huge part of Gaza’s population,” according to Matt Duss, executive vice president of the Center for International Policy. Duss argues that this policy is in line with Trump’s foreign policy approach, which prioritizes a pro-Israel stance over anti-war and pro-peace principles. The Democratic Party may learn from Trump’s example, as Duss suggests they should take advantage of the “open lane” left by their opponents to promote diplomacy and peace in the region.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-bottom-line/2025/5/18/us-policy-shifts-on-syria-yemen-iran-but-not