Maariv: The Real Reason Behind Trump’s Approach to Egypt and Jordan

The Israeli newspaper Maariv published an analysis by Brigadier General Oded Tira, explaining the true motivation behind former U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy toward Egypt and Jordan.

Trump’s Pressure on Egypt and Jordan: A Strategic Agenda

Tira revealed that Trump’s pressure on Egypt and Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians from Gaza is not merely a humanitarian issue but a deeper strategic move. He argued that the U.S. president understands that traditional economic alliances are no longer reliable, prompting the U.S. to broaden its regional security and geopolitical influence by using allied nations as leverage for expanding its strategic control.

Tira further stated:

“The primary concern for Americans is halting and preventing Iran’s nuclear weapons development. Trump believes in achieving his goals through force—either by direct threats or by acting on those threats when other methods fail.”

The Israeli Military: The U.S.’s Proxy Enforcer?

Tira emphasized that, despite his aggressive foreign policy, Trump is reluctant to deploy American troops into direct combat or even station soldiers on the ground. Instead, the only military force capable of executing U.S. threats against Iran is the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

According to the analysis:

“Trump’s administration seeks to portray itself as a force that not only issues threats but follows through on them. The Middle East serves as an ideal testing ground for this strategy, reinforcing America’s image as a dominant power capable of enforcing its will.”

The Role of Israel in U.S. Strategy

Tira suggested that Israel plays a pivotal role in this vision, acting as a force multiplier for the U.S. when facing shared adversaries like Iran. Trump, he argued, sees aligning U.S. interests with Israeli military capabilities as crucial to implementing this aggressive geopolitical strategy.

Future Shifts in U.S. Policy?

Maariv speculated that the U.S. strategy could shift in the future, with Washington potentially leveraging its deterrence tactics to impose a new order in the Middle East. However, Tira warned that ignoring the existing strategic alignment between Israel and the U.S. would be a political misstep.

He concluded:

“This bold and preemptive approach is crucial, even without full alignment with the Americans. It serves both Israel and the U.S.—and that, in itself, is a strategic success.”