Trump must not leave Israel out of his Middle East deals

When the annual Israel Day parade marches up Fifth Avenue Sunday, count on the huge New York crowd to once again be joyful and boisterous.But underneath the celebration, there lurks a growing concern, one that is dominating many conversations in New York, across America and in Israel itself.What is President Trump up to?Given some of his recent actions and comments, especially during his whirlwind trip to three Arab monarchies last week, it’s an understandable question.The fear is that Trump is falling in love with a kumbaya fantasy about the region that could end up further isolating and endangering the embattled Jewish state. Here is how the Times of Israel described the mood in a Friday article: “As US President Donald Trump jetted from one sprawling palace to another, embracing Arab leaders and heralding a new Middle East this week, many in Israel worried that the best partner they’ve ever had in the White House had lost interest.” It went on to cite a columnist who wrote that “there was a party in the Middle East — a grand ball full of colorful costumes, money and gold changing hands — and we found ourselves playing the role of Cinderella before the transformation.” Some of the reasons for the wall of worry involve the growing boldness of antisemites around the world, including in the US.Many European parties, like the Democrats in America, are home to pro-terror agitators, while Trump has been regarded as the most reliable friend. Lately, however, the president kept Israel in the dark about important moves, including his cease-fire deal with the Houthis that did not require the Yemeni terrorists to stop firing rockets and missiles at Israel. Before that, Trump did not tell Israel he was starting talks with Iran until just days before the first meeting. And the fact that his Middle East trip did not include a stop in Israel underscored the view that his once-close relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has soured. Additional...