Trump's Mideast gamble: Billions in deals, a gifted jet, and Israel left out
It was a whirlwind week as U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up a tri-state Gulf tour, securing multi-billion dollar deals in security, energy, and technology, with headlines dominated by a controversial gift of a presidential airplane and a bold diplomatic move to lift sanctions on Syria.
But one striking omission raises questions: Israel was left out of Trump's packed agenda, despite the U.S. brokering direct talks with Iran, the Houthis, and Hamas, leading to the dramatic release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander. Was this a calculated message or a missed opportunity for peace in Gaza?
This week on The Riz Khan Show, we speak with Moien Odeh, a leading international human rights lawyer who has represented hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Israeli courts. Join us for an in-depth conversation exploring the political dynamics, diplomatic shifts, and regional implications of Trump's Gulf tour.
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