Link , Link , [But a closer examination of his record reveals something a little more complex: that Trump’s achievements in the Middle East have been largely symbolic, while he’s also presided over a series of dangerous, even disastrous developments that have caused true harm to Israel. Trump’s approach to Israel is best understood in the context of his broader behavior patterns: He is impulsive, preferring intuition over careful analysis and expertise, always on the lookout for nominal acts he can put his name on. And often, there is a heavy price to pay for those benefiting from his symbolic favors. The truth is that while Trump’s gestures have yielded no tangible benefits to Israel’s security, the harm he has done is very real.]