Arab nations on edge over Trump victory

Arab world shaken by Trump’s win: "He is an absolute enemy," critics say

Trump’s close ties to Israel elicit fierce backlash, as regional leaders grapple with implications.

(Photo: Atia Mohammed/Flash90)

President-elect Donald Trump's deep connection with the State of Israel raises serious concerns in the Arab world, especially regarding his possible steps regarding the war in Gaza and Iran.

However, moderate voices in Muslim society are also praising his victory, hoping that his rule will bring stability to the Middle East and the entire world.

The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, claimed that the American elections heralded "new chaos." The newspaper Al Arabi Al-Jadid wrote that Trump's presidency "will serve Israeli interests" and that "Israel is quick to celebrate his victory."

"After Trump's victory, there are those who say it's good because he's a 'clear enemy,' and I ask them – what good is our honesty if we don't do anything to confront him," said a Hamas-affiliated commentator. "Both the rampaging dog and the slippery snake are enemies, but you deal with each situation depending on the circumstances."

The signs of panic in Tehran following Trump's victory can be seen mainly in economic indicators rather than official statements. On the morning his win was announced, the dollar's exchange rate on Iran's black market soared to more than 700,000 rials, from 689,000 rials the previous day.

Since then, the dollar has continued to fluctuate at this high level. There were also sharp declines on the Tehran Stock Exchange at the opening of trading, which stood at more than 0.8 percent, and later moderated slightly to 0.35 percent.

Hamas stated that the new US administration must understand that they will continue their confrontation with Israel, adding that "we demand an end to the blind bias towards the Zionist occupation, and the genocide and aggression against our Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank."

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