Trump said the map will make clear the “territorial sacrifices that Israel is willing to make for peace.”
This is unfortunate, as no territorial sacrifices other than complete suicide will ever satisfy the “Palestinians.” The idea that they will accept a Jewish state of any size, in any form, is a pipe dream, as The Palestinian Delusion: The Catastrophic History of the Middle East Peace Process shows. Trump would have done better to challenge the very existence of this propaganda fiction, the “Palestinian” people, and called upon Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt to grant citizenship to the “refugees.”
What’s more, a Palestinian state would simply be a new base for more jihad attacks against Israel, as the withdrawal from Gaza demonstrates. It would not bring peace.
This part, however, is on the right track: “You are recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over all Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.”
“Deal of Century establishes Palestinian state, Jewish control of Jerusalem,” by Omri Nahmias, Lahav Harkov, and Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman, Jerusalem Post, January 28, 2020:
US President Donald Trump unveiled his “Deal of the Century” together with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House on Tuesday.
“We are not here to lecture—we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship. Instead, we are here to offer partnership – based on shared interests and values – to pursue a better future for us all,” the president said, as he unveiled a vision that the White House said is the “most serious, realistic and detailed plan ever presented, one that could make Israelis, Palestinians and the region safer and more prosperous.”
The peace plan, which Trump said was already supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Blue and White head Benny Gantz, would give Israel full control of the settlements and its undivided capital in Jerusalem.
“If they are genuinely prepared to make peace with the Jewish state,” Netanyahu said, “Israel will be there. Israel will be prepared to negotiate peace right away.”
Trump said that the United States will recognize Israeli sovereignty over any land that “my vision provides to to be part of the State of Israel” and will require the Palestinians to recognize Israel as the Jewish state and to agree to solve the refugee problem outside of Israel.
The plan also establishes a Palestinian state with its capital in East Jerusalem.
As part of the plan, Trump will reveal a map delineating Israeli and Palestinian state borders. He said the map will make clear the “territorial sacrifices that Israel is willing to make for peace.”
Trump said the plan will “more than double Palestinian territory… No Palestinians will be uprooted from their homes.”
Moreover, he said that although Israel will maintain control of Jerusalem, the status quo will remain on the Temple Mount and Israel will work with Jordan to ensure that all Muslims who want to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque will be able to do so.
The president said that if the Palestinians choose to accept the plan, some $50 billion will be infused into this new Palestinian state.
“There are many countries that want to partake in this,” he said. “The Palestinian poverty rate will be cut in half and their GDP will double and triple.” He then called for “peace and prosperity for the Palestinian people.”
He added, “I have to do a lot for the Palestinians or it just wouldn’t be fair.”
But Trump noted that the transition to the two-state solution will present “no incremental security risk to the State of Israel whatsoever.
“Peace requires compromise, but we will never require Israel to compromise on it security,” he continued.
Netanyahu in his speech said that he has agreed to negotiate peace with the Palestinians on the basis of Trump’s peace plan. The prime minister noted several key reasons, but namely that rather than “play lip service to Israel’s security,” the president “recognizes that Israel must have sovereignty in places that enable Israel to defend itself by itself.
“For too long, the heart of Israel has been outrageously branded as illegally occupied territory,” Netanyahu continued. “Today, Mr. President, you are puncturing this big lie. You are recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over all Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria – large and small alike.”…
owensgate says
Divide Jerusalem to give the “Palestinians” a Capital? Buckle up, we’re gonna get a rough ride. This is madness; any nation that has a hand in dividing Jerusalem will be cut to pieces.
Haroldp says
Why would or should Israel give up land to terrorists? A peace agreement is a piece of paper. It means nothing when someone is out to destroy you. Terrorists do not honor peace agreements. The US didn’t offer ISIS or Al Qaeda land in anticipation of a peace agreement. They destroyed them.
Carol the 1st says
Their totally predictable refusal is an opportunity for the record to now show exactly who they are and the carved in stone direction they seek. Let the furious whining and bafflegab begin because nothing else will be happening.
Walter Sieruk says
President Thump . last year, did and said something much wiser and better than his word not post on the title of the article site. The wiser and better thins President Trump did was recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of the State of Israel by moving the US embassy to Israel’s capital city which is Jerusalem. This is, indeed, wisdom for this move is right, fitting, proper and appropriate. This is because the Jewish people have Divine Right and historic rights to this city of Jerusalem
To be more clear and specific, It should be made known that the many ayatollahs and mullahs of Iran and likewise their Muslim terror organizations, Hamas Hezbollah ,P.I.J. etc. are all fated to fail in their Islamic agenda of destroying the State of Israel and replacing with Islamic “state.” The reason that they will lose in the end and lose hard is because the members of those jihad terror entities are striving against the Will of God. The members who compose those Islamic terror groups might be too ignorant to know this, nevertheless the truth is the God had given all this land that now composes the State of Israel, including all of the West Bank, to the Jewish people. This may be found in the Bible, as seen in, for example, Genesis 28:13-15. 35:10-12. Deuteronomy 32:48,49. Psalm 105:7-11. 135:4. In other words the Jews have tall this land by Divine Right. Furthermore, the Jewish people should have this land by historic rights as shown in First Kings 4:20,21, 24,25. 8:55, 56.
Still, in all fairness, there is one way for mullahs and ayatollahs of Iran and the Muslim members who make up Hamas, Hezbollah, and the P.I.J. to convince God to change His Mind about being so much for Israel and then cause Him to turn His back on Israel and then have that nation be no more. That way is for the members of the jihad organizations to gather together and then change the laws of astrophysics, including those laws of astrophysics the control the sun, the moon and the stars. For God had declared in His Word, the Bible, in Jeremiah 31:35,36. “Thus saith the Lord, Who gives the sun for a light by day and the ordinances of the moon and stars for a light by night…The Lord of host is His name. If those ordinances depart from before Me, saith the Lord, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before Me forever.”
JHL says
They have tried for 70 years to settle this eternal dispute. The Palestinians will accept no compromise. Politicians never learn. Trump’s idea won’t work. And why should we give them 50 billion?!?
Bazz12 says
I think this is a real last attempt at a settlement.
If the Palestinians reject it and especially if they are attacked the Israelis will seal Israel off, take control of more historical areas, destroy the Al Aska mosque and rebuild the temple. Not all in one day of course but over time. The Palestinians have never let a settlement proposal go to waste. They will make the most of their refusal.
I think this is finally the last attempt.
ToBeFrank says
“A certain segment of Muslims” never fail to disappoint and this plan will never pan out.
don vito says
gotterdammerung
Peter Dale says
Abbas has already said no. He wouldn’t take a call from Washington before the announcement and he has called for a day of rage. The beat goes on.
Rolf Wittwer says
Now they probably will start again another Intifada, due inexistence of brainpower.
A. Nonymous says
As Abba Eban said, the Palestinians will never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.
No Muzzies Here says
Won’t work. $50 billion will buy a lot of suicide vests and car bombs.
The expanded territory would simply give them more room to expand and to plot and execute attacks against their hated enemy, Israel.
They would not accept the existence of Israel no matter how much money they are bribed with.
Mo says
Oh, good grief, not Trump too! I didn’t think he would fall for this “peace process” nonsense.
There’s no peace to be had with people who are sworn to wipe you off the face of the earth. PERIOD!
This is so disappointing.
James Lincoln says
It is likely that Pres. Trump already knew that his “Deal of the Century” would be rejected out of hand by the “Palestinian” Authority.
And with that, he can now cut off ANY further aid to the “Palestinians”.
John W. says
I tend to agree with this. It’s just like he knew that taking out the Iranian Terrorist General would cause the left and the media(but i repeat myself) to actually side with Iran.
Anyone with even a small understanding of jihad would know they will never accept peace. The only peace for them is complete destruction of Israel and everyone becoming a muslim.
gravenimage says
Hope so, James.
PRCS says
“It is likely that Pres. Trump already knew that his “Deal of the Century” would be rejected out of hand by the “Palestinian” Authority.
And with that, he can now cut off ANY further aid to the “Palestinians”.”
Sounds like a plan–to me.
Put the consequences of further violent aggression squarely on the Palis themselves.
Eff up and poof–no more money.
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TimC says
Yeah, exactly. I think his strategy is that we made them a ridiculous offer (better than they really should hope for)(and Israel of course is in on the plan) so we can say we did. And despite it being r(bttrshf) they threw it in our face. So now we can say f them for real.
Wellington says
As with others on this thread, I am very much inclined to agree with you, James.
Reminds me of the scene in the 1968 film, The Lion in Winter, in which Peter O’Toole as Henry II is asked by his mistress why he agreed to a certain plan and his response to her was, “Good God, you don’t really think I meant it.”
somehistory says
“There is no peace, my God has said, for the wicked one.”
One of the reasons for this…the wicked don’t want peace, and reject it outright. The wicked want to murder, rape and steal and peace interferes with those things.
Israel has given up land before…for peace. Kind of like bargaining with a burglar to the home…give them half your money and a lot of jewels, electronics, art, etc. and expect them never to return for the rest of the stuff.
moslims don’t want peace…and according to the God of the Bible, they will never get any.
DHazard says
The never ending conflict with the World that is at the heart of Islam is impervious to even the slightest attempt at modification. The last time Muslims tried to get along with their neighbors was before the Hijrah, and that was 622 AD. The appeasing ayahs associated with that blip were removed from the Quran but a few even earlier ones remain and are the only times Muhammad spoke of Christians and Jews without disdain and warnings.
Carl -stealth Infidel- says
Gotta be a delay tactic but I don’t like putting Palestinian crap in the news.
And offer 50 cents, not billions, that way America can repair roads and bridges.
tgusa says
Attention Americans, our 50 plus year mission is for you to shed your blood in far off places that have no hope for progress. All of you who survive, open up your wallets to fund far off places that have no hope for progress. It is destroying us. If I ran my finances like the US government does I would be living under a bridge and eating out of garbage cans for the rest of my life.
We have a huge number of people right here in America that are in need of assistance, a hand up, not a hand out. How does any of what has gone on for over 50 years make America great? The American people are being forced to fund the US governments impossible international dreams and what have we got to show for that?
Nearly nothing. I voted for Trump because I was sick and tired of the same old same old. Please don’t start in again Sir. Hello, what we have been doing, Is Not Working.
gravenimage says
Trump peace plan offers “Palestinians” a state with increased territory and $50 billion
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Unsurprisingly, Muslims are already rioting over this offer.
ntesdorf says
The ‘Palestinians’ will accept any concession offered to them and give nothing at all in return. The agreement may well say “You are recognising Israel’s sovereignty over all Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.”… however, in the heart of the ‘Palestinians’ a tiny voice will still be saying ‘Taqiyyah’ and ‘Drive them out from where they drove you out’. This will be the voice of ‘Allah’ and they cannot ignore that. The struggle will continue.
TimC says
I sure wish this was the news yesterday. I saw Ayaan Hirsi Ali speak at UC Boulder (of all places!) yesterday evening and it would have been interesting to ask about this during Q&A.
IslamKills says
Well I hope this works out better than Obama’s plan with Iran. 50 billion dollars is our money that should not go to these idiots. But I’m sure you vile people will justify any “deal” your partner in crime makes. Have fun!!
gravenimage says
Why does “IslamKills” consider Anti-Jihadists to be vile? Somehow I doubt it has anything to do with foolishly giving Mohammedans American taxpayer money, which he knows that few here would cheer. More likely he is just enraged that this deal doesn’t guarantee the murder of more Infidels.
Battle says
When Mohammadans had control of Jerusalem how many synagogues were destroyed?
East Jerusalem has Christian sites Mohammadans want to destroy.
gravenimage says
True, Battle.
Don Ameche says
I love Trump !
But I agree 1000% with Robert Spencer…. this is a mistaken plan which is just a re-hash of the same old “Tow-State” trojan horse which will do nothing but perpetuate the Jihad of islam against the West and Israel.
Carl -stealth Infidel- says
+ on that Don Ameche
Carol the 1st says
..but, but Trump was meek enough to understate that he “didn’t think they’d like it”.
Carol the 1st says
…”not at first”.
Thomas Richard says
It is designed to fail to expose……wait for it….
Giacomo Latta says
If by ”$” Trump means a square of toilet paper then fine. Pity the poor stones of Palestine.
James Peyton says
Trump is publicizing a plan that most people will find fair and even generous, knowing that the Palestinians will reject it out of hand. The result is that Israel will not have to give up any land, the US will not be out any money, and the world will be shown how unreasonable the really Palestinians–which is the plan’s real objective.
jca reid says
US President Trump was stupid to offer anything to the Palestinians. I am surprised they turned down the offer of $50Billion. Usually they take what’s on offer & then go on the merry way doing what they did before & ignore any promises. It is the same with ALL Muslims, practising their “Taqiyya” – lying & deceiving non-Muslims to get their own way in the long term. What should happen is a MAJOR Amphibious Landing on the Palestinian coast & drive ALL the Palestinians into the Sinai. Make them Egypt’s problem. They can then shift them to Saudi Arabia – be closer to their sacred “Holy” sites of Medina & Mecca. give Palestine its old name back of “JUDEA”, hand it over to the Israelis & watch it develop from a sewer into Garden in the Desert! If the Arabs want bavk in – Renounce Islam – NO MORE MUSLIMS! They can take up the old Arab Religion of Zoroastrianism, or become Rastafarians, agnostics, atheists, Christians or revert back to Judaism. Before their forcible conversion to Islam by Mohammed & the rest throughout history, there were loads of Arab Tribes of the Jewish Faith.
OLD GUY says
I figure $50Billion worth of American/Israeli BOMBS falling on the Palestinians would clean up the Palestinian problem forever. It would more than likely leave millions of dollars for the cleanup of the new Israeli territory. While that sound harsh it is probably not far from the only answer to the Muslim world that allows Israel to exist in peace.
nicu says
Give them the world and they will still riot ! it’s in their genes — they love to play the victim card and cause terror .
Gyomza says
Nice try sir, but it won’t work. The Arabs will not accept it and it is not wise to divide Israel
Caroline Rausch says
There is no such thing as a Palestinian — they don’t exist. So how can they have a president? Abbas is just a little trouble maker.