Mike Waltz, National Security Adviser
AP
Waltz is expected to prioritise expanding the Abraham Accords in his new role.
Mike Waltz, a Florida Congressman and former Green Beret, has been appointed National Security Adviser, signalling an even stronger pro-Israel tilt in the White House, especially regarding the controversial Abraham Accords.
Waltz has openly supported Israel's hardline policies, receiving $235,966 from pro-Israel lobby groups, including AIPAC. He has praised Israel’s targeting of Hezbollah and urged a military stance against Iran, recently advocating for strikes on Iran’s oil hub at Kharg Island and its nuclear facilities at Natanz.
Waltz is also a vocal supporter of the YPG/PKK terrorist group in Syria, calling them “our best allies in the Middle East after Israel” and advocating for special US visas for the members of the YPG/PKK terrorist group, a stance that clashes with the national security of Washington’s key NATO ally, Türkiye.
In his new role, Waltz is expected to prioritise expanding the Abraham Accords, pushing for Saudi Arabia to join the nexus to further align regional powers with Israel against Iran.
His appointment signals a continuation—and likely intensification—of Trump’s pro-Israel stance in foreign policy, with a willingness to escalate tensions with Iran and support Israel’s military strategies in the region.