- President-elect Trump is expected to announce Eric Trager as the Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the National Security Council.
- Trager, an expert in Egyptian politics, has experience with the Senate Armed Services Committee and has published a book on the Muslim Brotherhood.
- The position is currently held by Brett McGurk, a key player in U.S. negotiations regarding Middle East tensions.
- Trump's appointment aims to enhance his team of Middle East advisors amid ongoing regional conflicts, including tensions with Hamas and Hezbollah.
- Other significant appointments focus on ceasefire discussions in Qatar and the complicated landscape involving Iran and American military presence in the region.
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