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On America’s Blind Spot Towards the Palestinians

New Books in Political Science

CHAPTER

The Obama Paradox and Trump's Indifference

This chapter explores Obama's initial optimism for addressing the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, his challenges due to politics, and his reluctance to invest political capital. It contrasts with Trump's indifferent approach, culminating in the controversial recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The discussion also critiques the lack of focus on Palestinian issues in various U.S. administrations, including the current Biden administration's perceived blind spot.

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