It is so typical for interviewers to make assumptions about “peace in the Middle East” and the “Arab-Israeli conflict” that are predicated on nothing but predictable CNN talking points. A perfect example of this is is the oft-repeated line that if the settlements are expanded then it becomes harder to achieve peace in the Middle East. Not only is this false. It is exactly the opposite of the truth.
The faster that Israel makes it crystal clear to the Arabs who wish to destroy Israel that Israel is not going anywhere, and the faster Israel becomes a major economic force to be reckoned with, the faster Arab countries stand in line to make agreements with Israel. Bibi knows this, and he also knows that he must correct every questioner who makes wrong assumptions.
The best proof of this is the successful Abraham Accords. So many givens have been proven wrong by the very fact that multiple Arab countries were more than happy to sign agreements with Israel rather than side with the anti-Israel Iranian Ayatollahs. Simply put, they have more to gain by getting closer to Israel than they have to lose by getting Iran angry at them.
The Iranian terror umbrella has brought an unexpected incentive to many countries to side with Israel. Iran’s main enemy is Israel and the United States. But, they also threaten neighboring Middle Eastern countries that want to gradually modernize and live more Western lifestyles.
The UAE and Bahrain have already made their choice. The next dominoes to fall may be Morocco and Saudi Arabia. But changes do not happen overnight. A Republican administration is needed that will allow for smoothing over the issues holding things up between Israel and Saudi Arabia. But it is happening and will become a reality – sooner or later.
This is happening due to Israel’s economic and military success. But it is also happening to Israel’s success in resettling it’s ancient homeland despite the terror onslaught by Israel’s haters.