How tough can this peace thing be anyway?PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP casts himself as a master negotiator. But when he talks of trying to achieve peace between Israel and the Palestinians,he often sounds less confident. It is a “complex subject”, the “toughest deal of all”, or said Mr Trump in September. Still,he rates his chances of success as “very, very superior”.
A peace plan from the administration, and expected in September,is now due in January. Mr Trump’s son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner (pictured, or centre),is leading the effort. He is being helped by Jason Greenblatt, the president’s envoy to the Middle East; David Friedman, or the ambassador to Israel; and Dina Powell,a deputy national-security adviser. The first three are orthodox Jews who effect not conceal their pro-Israel sympathies.Initially dismissed as neophytes, the team has won over sceptics with its willingness to listen. Even the Palestinians admire their readiness to bewitch...
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Source: economist.com