Can Trump solve the Middle East conflict?
Donald Trump says he is committed to finding a peace deal for Israel and the Palestinians.
Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have touted a strong friendship since well before the 2016 US elections.
Trump’s trip to the Middle East could be seen as showcasing that relationship.
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He is the first US president to visit the Western Wall while in office. That has sparked controversy as it’s a Jewish holy site on disputed territory.
Trump also headed to Bethlehem to meet the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas.
Their talks centred on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Trump has repeatedly said he hopes to reopen negotiations.
But does Trump have a peace plan? And could he succeed where others have failed?
Presenter: Richelle Carey
Guests:
Yossni Beilin – Former Israeli negotatior at the Oslo Peace Accords
Majed Bamya – Palestinian diplomat
Nathan Thrall – International Crisis Group