ISRAEL AND ITS NEIGHBOURS
TEETERING ON THE BRINK OF ISOLATION
October 7th and the war on Gaza marked a pivotal juncture for Israel, reshaping its domestic landscape and foreign policy. The Israeli government’s choices in managing the conflict have triggered international condemnation and strained relations with neighbouring countries, jeopardising the delicate processes of normalisation and cooperation painstakingly built over previous decades. This dossier aims to reflect on Israeli foreign policy in the region in the aftermath of October 7th and the devastating war in Gaza, analysing its main directions and the resulting consequences on its relationships with its neighbours. From the increasing influence of domestic political dynamics on foreign policy, to the use of minorities as a tool for international projection, to the repercussions on relations with its two historical regional allies, Egypt and Jordan, and the uncertain future prospects with Saudi Arabia, not forgetting the increasingly unstable relationship with the Trump presidency: is Israel on the brink of isolation?