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Netanyahu watches from the sidelines

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu watched from the sidelines as President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar the United Arab Emirates, met with Syria’s new president and announced possible sanctions relief for the country.

President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the White House on April 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump is meeting with Netanyahu to discuss ongoing efforts to release Israeli hostages from Gaza and newly imposed U.S. tariffs. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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It’s been a tough week for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who watched from the sidelines as President Donald Trump cozied up to leaders across the region. Trump visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar the United Arab Emirates, met with Syria’s new president and announced possible sanctions relief for the country. But Israel? Nothing. The White House left it off the itinerary entirely. Netanyahu, it seems, has plenty to worry about.

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