The Impact of the Israel-Hamas War on US-Middle East Relations

Arab states with peace and normalization treaties with Israel, such as Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, are facing pressure from their pro-Palestinian populations to address the situation in Gaza. While Jordan recalled its ambassador and there were rumors of Bahrain severing ties with Israel, these actions do not indicate a broad repudiation of bilateral relations. The commercial ties between Bahrain and Israel remain stable, and the UAE has resisted pressure to expel the Israeli ambassador and downgrade ties.