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Showpiece in the Middle East: Trump’s “ultimate deal”

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Trump's 'Ultimate Deal': Analyzing the Middle East Peace Plan

This chapter explores the complexities surrounding President Trump's proposed peace plan for the Middle East, focusing on its exclusion of Palestinian leaders and its pro-Israel nature. It examines the political motivations behind the plan, suggesting it is influenced by domestic pressures on Trump and Netanyahu. The chapter critiques the plan's implications for ongoing territorial changes and its potential to benefit the political interests of both leaders rather than fostering genuine peace.

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