The Intercept
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debated over who had the most pro-Israel and anti-Iran credentials.
Julian Zelizer : No matter who is elected president, the U.S. will remain deeply invested in violence and repression in the Mideast .
He says Harris -speak for a continued blank check of military support for Israel is Harris ' position.
Zelizer says the two campaigns likely in agreement on maintaining close alliances with Saudi Arabia .
Biden 's effort to secure a mutual recognition agreement between Saudi Arabia and Israel represents the ultimate Washington consensus.
SaudiIsrael mutual recognition is a key plank in the conservative movement’s Project 2025 agenda.
This was likely a key factor in Hamas 's foolish and ugly decision to attack Israel on October 7 .