The Trump plan for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has prompted enormous speculation – when revealed, what specifics, who gains? – speculation that I confess to having contributed to in a series of articles:
"The US-Israel Honeymoon May Not Last." Washington Times, February 6, 2018. Warns that Trump pro-Israel steps have confused purposes.
Trump (L) ventured on May 23, 2017, to Bethlehem to meet Abbas.
- "Israel Has Nothing to Fear from Trump's Plan?" Israel Hayom, May 27, 2018. Disputes the assumption that the Palestinian Authority will turn down the Trump plan.
- "Trump's Mideast 'Deal of the Century' May Be a Raw One for Israel." Wall Street Journal, January 24, 2019. Collects quotes by administration officials insisting that Israel will "pay a higher price" in forthcoming negotiations.
- "Anticipating Trump's "Deal of the Century." Washington Times, April 9, 2019. Lays out the deal, along with its specifics.
I have reached two conclusions that seem unique to me: (1) the essence of the deal is "The Arab states recognize Israel and Israel recognizes Palestine" and (2) the PA will accept the deal (because it also involves U.S. recognition of Palestine).
I am either right and everyone else wrong; or convenient wisdom is confirmed. The plan is now due to be unveiled in June 2019. Let's see what's in it. (April 26, 2019)
