Unhappy with Obama, These Middle East Nations Are Hailing Trump Victory

News Staff : Nov 9, 2016
Times of Israel

"It is time for the policies of the United States to change and stop being hostage to the catastrophic wishes of the Gulf countries, which have destroyed several countries in the region." -Waddah Abed Rabbo

(Israel)—[Times of Israel] Uncertainty spread across the Middle East following Donald Trump's US election win, with questions hanging over the war against the Islamic State group, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iran's nuclear deal. (Photo via Times of Israel)

In some parts of the region the surprise victory was welcomed with calls for Trump to take action, while in others it sparked alarm.

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