Donald Trump is helping dramatically change Israel’s stance in the Middle East as his power runs out

For decades, Israel has been a regional pariah with few friends in its neighbourhood. But in the space of just a few months, it has been brought in from the cold.

First the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain signed an historic agreement, known as the Abraham Accords, to recognise the Jewish state.

Then there was a surprise announcement that Sudan’s new, transitional government would make a similar move.

Last week’s agreement for Morocco and Israel to re-establish formal relations is the fourth announced by the Trump administration since August.

The White House has brokered these historic deals, offering big incentives for states to end decades of outward hostility towards Israel without the Jewish state needing to make concessions…