The strongest reactions emanated from Iran and Turkey rather than from Arab states.
Although discreet ties have developed, they are unlikely to be formalized without progress on the Palestinian track.
Hezbollah would prioritize bringing the next war onto Israeli soil – potentially holding ground deep inside the country for a period.
An alliance of pro-US Sunni Arab states is emerging.
Qatar is a metaphor for the waste of riches that could have changed the Arab future.
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But building these relationships needs to be done cautiously, he said, without necessarily making them public.