The Opinions Thomas Friedman: Trump’s Path to a Nobel Peace Prize?
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Nov 27, 2024 
In this podcast, Thomas Friedman, a renowned foreign affairs columnist for The New York Times, delves into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict. He analyzes Donald Trump's 2020 peace plan and its mixed reception, questioning if the former president can revive it. Friedman discusses the geopolitical tensions and the impact of U.S. diplomacy, critiquing President Biden's approach. He also highlights the contradictions in Trump's strategies and their potential ramifications for lasting peace in the region.
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Trump's Two-State Solution Plan
- Donald Trump's initial peace plan, proposing a two-state solution with land swaps, was the most detailed since Bill Clinton's.
- Netanyahu embraced it but never presented it to his cabinet due to right-wing opposition.
Abraham Accords
- The failure of Trump's peace plan inadvertently led to the Abraham Accords.
- These accords expanded Israel's normalization within the Arab world.
Trump's Call to Friedman
- Trump called Friedman, surprised by his support for the Abraham Accords in the New York Times.
- Friedman asserted his independence, supporting Trump only when his actions aligned with Friedman's views.