Israel and UAE normalizing relations.

Understatement to call this a big deal.

A new geopolitics of the region. Palestine issue no longer a priority for Gulf States. And very bad news for Iran. https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1293922803419353088

Trump’s best relations globally: Israel and the Gulf States. Reflected in his first trip abroad as President.

Decision by UAE comes after Trump moves US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, recognizes Golan Heights as Israeli territory, and unveils new road map for Israel-Palestinian peace without Palestinian participation.

Big question: Can the Saudis be far behind?

The Pivot (from the Middle East) to Asia is real.

The US is now the world’s largest energy producer and—after two failed wars in the region—has little interest in serving as sheriff.

Gulf Arabs have to make some hard choices. Normalizing relations w Israel is one of them.

Israel suspending annexation plans and focusing on deepening ties across the region is a smart strategic move.

Sets aside an exceptionally divisive issue (both inside Israel and internationally) for historic gains.

For decades we’ve heard it would be the end of Israel if they didn’t make peace with the Palestinians.

Today’s news makes clear that’s far from the case.