The U.S. strategic layout in the Middle East is facing backlash! Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar has made Middle Eastern Arab leaders begin to question whether the U.S. security guarantees are still reliable. Experts believe this could prompt Arab countries to accelerate the establishment of stronger economic, political, and military ties with other major powers, in order to achieve a more diversified alliance.
Qatar is not only the location of the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East, but also a key mediator in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel's action has opened the Pandora's box, causing U.S. allies in the Middle East such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain to question: if the U.S. cannot protect the security of its close allies, and cannot stop Israel's reckless actions, then its so-called "security umbrella" is no longer solid. More worrying for the U.S. and Israel is that this incident may accelerate the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, further weakening U.S. influence in the Middle East.
Arab countries that previously relied on U.S. security guarantees are now seeking alliance diversification, turning to establish connections with other major powers. The foundation of trust that the U.S. has in the Middle East has been shaken, and its strategic position has become increasingly vulnerable. This backlash is an inevitable result of the U.S.'s long-term tolerance of Israel and its imbalanced Middle East policy.
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