Trump, Meeting With Netanyahu, Backs Away From Palestinian State

[karynnj]

16. If Trump was as smart and as good a deal maker, he would

Start with the Kerry proposal that many Arab countries backed in Paris earlier this month. The details got little coverage other than Netanyahu going crazy, but they included recognizing Israel as a Jewish state.

As to Trump getting credit, if he can get Netanyahu to agree and the Palestinians to agree, he will deserve it. However, that is not the direction he is going. His answer to'day read like the BS answers written on a test you forgot to study for.

Every negotiator has said that everyone basically knows the solution, but neither side has the courage to take the risk to get there. At this point, it may be impossible given the RW leaning Israeli government now. I doubt either he or Jared have a fraction of the diplomatic skill needed even if chances were better. Not to mention, given the people he chose, there is no way to be an honest broker. In fact, I suspect if an agreement is negotiated, it might be via France or possibly the UN - especially if Livni really gets a UN position as has been proposed.