Making history is a good start but not enough to make peace

While making history is a lot in of itself, it is not enough to achieve what Trump seems to really want – to broker the “ultimate” deal.

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod near Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByYAAKOV KATZ

MAY 22, 2017 20:45

Updated: MAY 22, 2017 23:46

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