Israel’s annexation plan, the Gulf and the status quo
Jerusalem has been focusing on ‘third circle’ threats from Iran while annexation agendas could stir up trouble with Jordan, Egypt and the Gulf at an unhelpful time
Israeli security forces are seen during protest against the U.S. president Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan, in Jerusalem's Old City January 29, 2020(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD / REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN