Donald Trump could achieve a historic Middle East peace deal, says Thomas Friedman who backed Joe Biden
Trump’s Opportunity in Middle East Peace Talks
Friedman highlighted that Trump, despite his controversial tenure, is drawn to making significant deals with long-lasting impacts. He suggested that Trump’s detailed plan for a two-state solution, first presented in 2020, could be the blueprint for peace between Israel and Palestine. Friedman believes that if Trump revives this initiative, it could lead to the creation of a Palestinian state while preserving Israel’s security as a Jewish democracy.
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The 2020 Peace Plan and Its Importance
The columnist pointed out that Trump’s 2020 plan, titled Peace to Prosperity: A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People, was the only comprehensive plan put forward by any U.S. president in recent history. The plan proposed land swaps and mutual security arrangements for both nations, serving as a starting point for future negotiations. Despite the challenges posed by the recent violence in Gaza, Friedman believes the plan contains the key elements needed to initiate talks.
Challenges and Opportunities for Trump
Though Friedman expressed cautious optimism, he acknowledged concerns about Trump’s political appointments, such as his choice of Mike Huckabee for U.S. ambassador to Israel. However, Friedman urged Trump to seize this opportunity to broker a peace deal that could be far more significant than his
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