Winners and losers in the mini-war between Israel and Hamas msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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U~s President Joe Biden delivers remarks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Washington, May 13, 2021. (Evan Vucci/AP)
The fighting between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas terrorist leaders, following violent clashes on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem and amid deadly ethnic rioting between Jews and Arabs in mixed-population cities all over Israel have caught the United States without an ambassador to Israel and with many other key Middle East roles unfilled.
Four months into his tenure, US President Joe Biden has still not announced his choice for US ambassador. Even if a decision were made, the next ambassador would have to go through a Senate hearing process that might take weeks or even months.
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Biden is stepping away from the Middle East and trying to get back on good terms with Iran.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia has reengaged with estranged foes like Iran, Turkey, and Qatar.
Experts say it shows Saudi Arabia feels it can t rely on the US anymore.
Saudi Arabia has started reaching out to its rivals in the Middle East, suggesting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman knows US support for his country is no longer guaranteed.
In April, the Financial Times reported that Saudi Arabia and Iran, which cut diplomatic ties in 2016, were conducting secret talks. They came as Saudi Arabia also started reaching out to Syria, Iraq, and Oman, working to move past a decade-long rift with Turkey, and bettering relations with Qatar following an end to their four-year blockade.