Trump stopped US aid to the Palestinian territories, but when Biden came into power it was immediately restarted. Trump's peace plan for the Middle East was also scuppered, thanks to Biden's 'election win', angering the Saudis, who in turn veered into the corner of China and Russia.
Biden's disgraceful exit out of Afghanistan emboldened Russia. Biden's 6 billion dollar rapprochement offer emboldened Iran. China has since tried to gain influence in the Middle East and re-established diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The continuing war in Ukraine emboldened the Palestinians, who were already on a knife's edge due to the rising cost of living in the Middle East, creating an unstable socio-political situation. If food prices become unaffordable, the region becomes a powder keg, ready to go off at any moment (e.g. Arab Spring).
Now China and Russia have begun openly condemning Israel for their 'disproportionate response' to Hamas' brutal attack on civilians, hoping to gather even more clout in the Middle East.
That's why Israel backed off -- for the moment. China and Russia's stance changed the geopolitical situation.
Trump stopped US aid to the Palestinian territories, but when Biden came into power it was immediately restarted. Trump's peace plan for the Middle East was also scuppered, thanks to Biden's 'election win', angering the Saudis, who in turn veered into the corner of China and Russia.
Biden's disgraceful exit out of Afghanistan emboldened Russia. Biden's 6 billion dollar rapprochement offer emboldened Iran. China has since tried to gain influence in the Middle East and re-established diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The continuing war in Ukraine emboldened the Palestinians, who were already on a knife's edge due to the rising cost of living in the Middle East, creating an unstable socio-political situation. If food prices become unaffordable, the region becomes a powder keg, ready to go off at any moment (e.g. Arab Spring).
Now China and Russia have begun openly condemning Israel for their 'disproportionate response' to Hamas' brutal attack on civilians, hoping to gather even more clout in the Middle East.
That's why Israel backed off -- for the moment. China and Russia's stance changed the geopolitical situation.