President-elect Donald Trump has announced several planned appointments for senior positions in his administration that will shape US foreign policy. Most of the nominees have expressed unwavering support for Israel. While their views on other Middle East issues are less clear, it is likely that Trump's team will adopt a mix of assertive unilateralism and isolationism in their approach to global issues. The nominees also tend to have a hawkish approach toward China, which may impact Middle Eastern leaders' ability to balance relations between Washington and Beijing. Assuming confirmation by the Senate, these appointments will play a key role in shaping and implementing Trump's policies in the region.