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Since February 2026, Washington has ceased to be a shield and has become a prime target of hatred and questioning of 80 years of American presence in the region and 35 years of security delegation since 1990-1991.

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral election has largely struck a chord across the Arab world, where he is seen as a symbol of change, political awakening, and a moral pivot in American politics.

Arab leaders still denounce Israel’s war on Gaza, but their generals now plan beside Israeli officers under US command.