Posted on 12/04/2015 7:57:31 AM PST by conservativejoy
Trump"s Plan for Israeli Peace Talks
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump revealed in an interview Thursday that forcing peace talks on Israel will head his priorities if elected , and that the responsibility for the lack of peace lies on the Jewish state, not the Palestinian Authority.
Donald TrumpAhead of his trip to Israel this month, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump revealed in an interview Thursday that forcing peace talks on Israel will head his priorities if elected , and that the onus for the lack of peace lies on the Jewish state, not the Palestinian Authority (PA).
"I have a real question as to whether or not both sides want to make it," Trump told The Associated Press, clarifying that he has more concerns regarding "one side in particular."
"A lot will have to do with Israel and whether or not Israel wants to make the deal , whether or not Israel's willing to sacrifice certain things," Trump said. "They may not be, and I understand that, and I'm OK with that. But then you're just not going to have a deal."
Trump's focus on Israel may strike some as ironic, given that the state is currently embroiled in an Arab terror wave that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has actively encouraged, recently calling the murder of Jews "peaceful."' The real estate guru promised: "if I win, I'll let you know six months from the time I take office" whether or not a peace deal is possible.
"I think if I get elected, that would be something I'd really like to do," said Trump without specifying how he would achieve an elusive peace deal. "Because so much death, so much turmoil, so much hatred , that would be to me a great achievement. As a single achievement, that would be a really great achievement."
Trump's gung ho approach to starting up peace talks may raise concerns, given how they echo US President Barack Obama's insistence on addressing the issue. US Secretary of State John Kerry forced through nine-month-long talks starting in late 2013, that the PA torpedoed in April 2014 when it signed a unity deal with Hamas. The talks were accompanied by an upswing in terror attacks.
Judea-Samaria building a 'huge sticking point'
Trump said he would meet early with top regional leaders, visiting Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu "sometime after Christmas, probably."
"You know, I'm going to be probably going over there pretty soon and I want to see him, I want to see other people, I want to get some ideas on it," said Trump, who claimed he was a "big, big fan" of Israel.
According to the businessman, the only way to solve the Israel-Palestinian issue is "if you had a real dealmaker, somebody that knew what he or she is doing. I'll be able to tell in one sit-down meeting with the real leaders."
While avoiding specifics about whether the PA's demands are legitimate, Trump called Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria a "huge sticking point" in talks.
Asked if his goal is a two-state solution, by which Israel would be divided to create a "Palestine," he said, "well, I'm not going to even say that."
But he expressed his enthusiasm at the prospect of making a peace deal, saying, "if you can make that deal, you can make any deal. It's probably the toughest deal to make."
Regarding the prospect of peace, In late October PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas said all of Israel is "the occupation," showing his intentions to conquer the entire state, and last month he revealed for the first time that he rejected the offer of a Palestinian state back in 2008.
Abbas, whose term in office officially ended in January 2009, gave credence in June to calls by Jewish nationalists arguing that a Palestinian state should be set up in Jordan, when he called Jordanian and Palestinian Arabs "one people living in two states."
Courtesy of israelnn.com
"I have a real question as to whether or not both sides want to make it," Trump told The Associated Press, clarifying that he has more concerns regarding "one side in particular."
"A lot will have to do with Israel and whether or not Israel wants to make the deal , whether or not Israel's willing to sacrifice certain things," Trump said. "They may not be, and I understand that, and I'm OK with that. But then you're just not going to have a deal."
We were just talking about this on a related thread. I recommend watching Trump speak for himself in his own words. Seems the lying from the press/pundits is ramping up something awful.
I was just reading Nehemiah and saw that even though he managed, with God’s help, to talk the King into restoring Jerusalem, the Arabs back then objected and plotted to kill the wall builders. The Jews heard about the plot and put half their men armed to guard and be ready to fight while the other half worked feverishly to rebuild the walls.
Nehemiah told the Arabs, that they have no claim to ownership of Jerusalem! The city belonged to the Jews!
Things don’t change much.
In a negotiation between Israel and Terrorists, who would gladly kill Trumps daughter and in laws, Trump chooses false neutrality
OK. Which fights has America fought for us, then.
I’m tired of America being Israel’s big brother, too, and I completely distrust the “peace” process that American presidents have been pushing on us for two decades, now. It’s just as stupid as your friend pushing the same ugly girl on you for the duration of the party, even though you tried dancing with her, you tried being nice, and she keeps on making scenes and playing mind games with you, and here comes your friend trying to push her on you again.
But let’s stick to the facts. America has not gone to war for Israel. Not ever. If America ever were inclined to do such a stupid thing, it would be rebuffed. By Israel, and especially by this American ex expatriate, Israeli citizen.
“Iâm all for Trump....until he starts screwing over Israel.”
Oh for heaven’s sake. Trump will not “screw over” Israel, except in your own head. He will be a great champion of Israel, as you will find out.
All I have to go by are the recent words emanating from his own lips.
I don’t need a lecture on Trump. I was for Trump THE DAY HE ANNOUNCED. And I took a little ribbing from some of the stalwarts here on FR, too. I’m still for Trump. But what he said this week was so out of step with everything else I THOUGHT he stood for, it really torqued my jaws down tight; about 100 ft. lbs. to be exact.
“it really torqued my jaws down tight; about 100 ft. lbs. to be exact.”
Well, de-torque yourself, lol. You’ll love how President Trump will work with and in support of Israel. Bibi and Donald are friends. Trump is pro-Israel, pro-Bibi, and not that fond of Muzzies. Not to worry. You’ll see. Bibi even asked his friend Trump to do an Ad for him when Bibi was up for re-election, which Trump willingly did.
Well, to quote old El Rushbo, “Words mean things.” And I don’t like the words Trump spit out last week. It’s simply a mystery to me why Trump would utter those words....that Israel is going to have to GIVE UP some things!
What a crock! God gave that whole area to Israel, in perpetuity! I wonder if Presbyterians understand God’s eternal relationship with Israel?
Well, knock me over with a cotton ball! This evening FNC reported that Trump sez Israel will need to make some sacrifices to achieve “peace”. No mention was made as to what sacrifices the ragheads will have to make.
Ted Cruz sez Trump is dead wrong.
Well, if Trump, whom I’ve rooted for since he came down the Trump Tower escalator to announce his candidacy, is going to step on his willie, I’d prefer her do it BEFORE we get deep into the campaign.
I really like Trump, but arm twisting Netanyahu is a deal breaker for me.
Many US Jews are just progressives first. They Love the people who don't care if they go through another Holocaust.
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