Trump and Netanyahu: A Perfect Show and Message to the World
Israel
Opinion – By: Shmuel Shay, Entrepreneur and Economic Advisor for the Abraham Accords
The political-diplomatic spectacle that took place yesterday at the White House was far more than a ceremonial act or an impressive diplomatic photo-op. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu managed to present a perfect show to the world’s leaders, but behind the performance lay a much deeper message: Trump is the leader who currently controls the world, and from him stems a new political and economic reality.
Beyond the Release of Hostages A Global Message
While the headlines focused on the release of the hostages and the end of the fighting, the true significance lies in a broader message. Trump made it clear to the world that the regional and international order will not be determined by China, Russia, or Iran but by the United States under his leadership. He emphasized that the influence of those powers is crumbling: Russia is economically broken and driven solely by survival; China aspires to global leadership but fails to build real foundations; and Iran relies on terror and intimidation but cannot offer any genuine vision. All attempts by BRICS or South American blocs to create alternative economic frameworks failed because they lacked a true leader with concrete plans of execution.
Trump’s Advantage Managing the Global Economy
Here is where Trump comes in. Unlike the other powers, the American president brings extensive business experience and a managerial approach. He does not act as a statesman making lofty declarations, but as the CEO of a global corporation. This was exactly what happened at the recent meeting with nine Arab leaders, where not slogans but strategic plans were discussed: investments, technological projects, and cross continental economic development.
Politics Aside, Interests at the Center
A new dynamic emerged in this meeting: all disputes and political maneuvers were set aside, and real interests were put on the table. The Gulf states, together with partners from Asia and Africa, made major economic decisions from a pragmatic perspective. The petty politics disappeared, and broad consensus was built around the mutual interests of all parties. The result was a show of strength that left China and Russia stunned a clear understanding that they have nothing to offer compared to the economic engine Trump is driving.
Netanyahu A Partner in the Historic Move
One cannot ignore the role of Prime Minister Netanyahu. He was the partner who knew how to translate Trump’s vision into the Israeli and Middle Eastern context. Through him, Trump succeeded not only in presenting a vision but also in positioning Israel as an integral part of the new economic framework. For Israel, this created a rare window of opportunity to leverage the White House meeting into immense economic and diplomatic power.
The Implications for Israel
The key question now is whether the Israeli government will know how to seize the moment. At the critical hour, all Arab states stood alongside Trump, accepted American leadership, and chose to be part of cross-border economic programs. This is a historic juncture at which Israel can establish itself as a technological and economic hub of the Middle East, within the framework of the Abraham Accords.
Conclusion
Yesterday, the world learned an important lesson: true leadership is not built on grandiose declarations, but on concrete plans, pragmatic business management, and the ability to rally real partners around you. Trump proved that he knows how to manage not only the United States but the global economy, and Netanyahu played a strategic role in reinforcing the move.
Now it is up to Israel to show that it can leverage this historic opportunity and join the circle of economic leadership that Trump is steering in the Middle East and across the world.
Shmuel Shay is an Entrepreneur and Economic Advisor for the Abraham Accords.
