Trump’s precarious hope for Middle East peace

By Tom Rogan

Published February 25, 2018 5:01am ET

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Trump’s precarious hope for Middle East peace — President Trump has been clear about his personal desire for an agreement. "I think it is very foolish for the Palestinians and I also think it would be very foolish for the Israelis if they don't make a deal."

President Trump, as he prepares to unveil his peace plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has all the instruments for a deal. But he lacks the materials to see it built.

While running for president, the businessman quickly came to see Middle East peace as a sort of geopolitical mega-prize, a job only the master of dealmakers could win.

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