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flag A U.S.-backed Gulf-Israel rapid response force is advancing to address regional security gaps amid rising threats and shifting alliances.

flag A proposed Gulf-Israel rapid response force is gaining urgency amid escalating regional crises since the 2023 Hamas attack, with repeated Iranian-backed strikes and Houthi attacks exposing gaps in ad-hoc U.S. responses. flag Growing intelligence sharing, including during Iran’s 2024 missile barrage, proves regional cooperation is feasible, while economic ties advance faster than security integration. flag A U.S.-backed, standing multinational force could enhance readiness and deterrence across cyber, special operations, and missile defense, supporting regional leaders in assuming greater defense responsibility. flag It would complement existing structures like the Peninsula Shield Force, offering faster, more agile responses. flag The upcoming 2025 Riyadh–Washington summit may be pivotal for advancing the initiative amid shifting U.S. strategy and potential Saudi-Israel normalization.

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