 A revised vision for Judea and Samaria - without the PLOTrump’s generous offer of a state, not an entity, was unbelievably rebuffed by the PLO. Israel doesn't want it either. Time to reboot. Op-ed Does Abbas realize his speech gave Israel responsibility for Judea and Samaria?A close reading of Abbas' latest diatribe has him turning over of the rule of Judea and Samaria to Israel. Is he aware of that gaffe? Op-ed. Jordan must not socially distance from Judea and Samaria’s ArabsJudea and Samaria’s Arab residents were Jordanian citizens between 1950 and 1988. Socially distancing from them now is the last thing Jordan should be doing. The two-step solutionNobody believes the “state” will come to be. Surely the Trump team knows this. So why did they table the vision? Israeli Right does not seek overthrow of Jordan’s monarchyOverthrowing the Hashemites is not the stated policy of any of Israel’s major political parties although some individuals and groups espoused it at a conference in 2017 – which I strongly opposed. For Israel: The Two-state solution or...?The very conception that every problem has a "solution" is simply not realistic. This may be doubly true in the Middle East. Here is why, and here, despite that statement, is a proposed solution. INTO THE FRAY: Alternative Jordans?The feasibility of Trump’s “Deal of the Century” will be dramatically impacted by the nature of the regime east of the Jordan River and its prospective stability. Trump has written off 'West Bank' and Gaza as a separate countryA dramatic change on the US State Department website sends a clear signal that Obama's way of looking at the 'West Bank' is passe. Saudis jolt Jordan to negotiate with Israel on Trump planA Saudi writer and a political and tribal figure has challenged Jordan to negotiate with Israel - or else. Myths and Facts: Palestine is a geographical area, not a nationalityHistorically, before the Arabs fabricated the concept of Palestinian peoplehood as an exclusively Arab phenomenon, no such group existed. They were known as Arabs of Palestine, a geographical area. Jordan takes on Trump, Israel and United NationsThe religious site of High Priest Aaron's burial is located in Jordan and Jews should have access to it, as in the Peace Treaty signed by Israel and Jordan. Abbas has written his suicide noteTrump shouldn’t demean himself by begging the PLO to reconsider. Let Jordan take its place. Time to bury the PLOIt's not just about burying the PLO, but also resurrecting Jordan in the 'West Bank'. Trump backs Israel’s claims in 'West Bank' and East JerusalemTrump has seemingly anointed Jordan to replace the rejectionist Palestine Liberation Organization as Israel’s negotiating partner on the future of the 'West Bank' and East Jerusalem. Jordan is in a state of denial - or worseIgnoring Trump's peace plan is not going to work. Rejecting it is not a good idea. The Hashemites are on a collision course with Trump and IsraelThe 1994 peace treaty with Jordan is under threat as the present Hashemite king resists negotiation with Israel on the Trump plan. Jordan-Israel peace agenda trumps PLO-UN war agendaRedefining the boundary between two countries sharing a signed peace treaty is infinitely easier to achieve than creating a potentially-hostile third state between them that seeks both their destruction. Hashemite ChutzpahThe so-called “Jordanian” lands Abdullah II wants “back” are, at the very least, questionable, and he also forgot that Israel saved his kingdom back in 1970, when Arafat tried to stage a coup. Jordan-"West Bank' reconciliation is in the airThe PLO shutdown clears the way and maybe something can get done at last. The Jordanian Option - the only realistic solutionIf Trump is hoping for a semi-agreement by both sides before starting negotiations, he must realzie that Abbas is irrelevant. Peace proposals: As long as there will be no IsraelTrump's long awaited plan for Middle East peace will be missing the essential ingredient that would allow the PA to accept it. The rumored “ultimate deal”: Potential payoffs and possible pitfallsThe potential impermanence of the positive measures already undertaken by the Trump team should not be the only reason for Israeli concern over the brewing “ultimate deal.” Trump clears the highwayTrump has squeezed UNRWA, checkmated the PLO and incentivized Jordan - all in a few well-planned moves. Trump has dumped the PLO and made relics of the 'refugees'Looming large: Jordan's entry into the scene, making the 'refugees' into relics of the past. Trump's 'Deal of the Century'The false Palestinian Arab narrative that has driven the peace process and world opinion for fifty years will be severely undermined and replaced with a reality-based process and history starting with the Palestine Mandate. Trump anoints JordanJordan has resurrected claims to 'West Bank' sovereignty as the PLO continues to refuse to negotiate with Israel on Trump's still to be revealed plan. Jordan-Israel negotiations set to bypass PAWalid Sadi’s politically-charged and highly-significant article claiming that Jordan never ceded sovereignty 'West Bank' could only have been published with the knowledge and approval of Jordan’s King Abdullah. Trump and Putin may attempt a return to pre-PLO and Hamas daysThe 1964 PLO Charter said: “This Organization does not exercise any regional sovereignty over the West Bank in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on the Gaza Strip or the Himmah Area..." Good idea. INTO THE FRAY: The pusillanimization of the Israeli rightAstonishingly, having been proved entirely justified in its condemnation of the dangerous defects of the “Left’s” political credo, the “Right” proceeded to embrace it. Instability in Jordan: The impact on Trump’s “Ultimate Deal”INTO THE FRAY: Who controls Jordan is a matter of critical importance—especially in light of the grim experience of the “Arab Spring”. False narrative haunts PLO and UNTrump's peace plan will be stymied by PLO false narrative and falsified history. Trump peace plan delayed as Jordan balks at replacing PLOThe outcome of the Jordanian king's visit to the White House this week is crucial to the advancement of Trump's plan. Prince William, Jerusalem is not 'occupied Palestinian territory'Prince William's coming visit has lost much of its lustre now that we see that he is following in the footsteps of his predecessors and the pro-Arab British government that blocked Jewish entry into Israel while the Holocaust raged. April's Arab Summit: A surprise for PLO, Jordan and IsraelUsing the term “Palestine Cause” rather than “Palestinian cause” indicates the Arab world now intends focusing on recovering territory lost in the 1967 Six Day War without necessarily creating another Palestinian Arab state. Jordan considers replacing PLO as Israel’s negotiating partnerJordan appears to be readying itself to jump on the Trump bandwagon leaving the PLO and Hamas behind. Mattis-Bolton accord can sway Trump to dump PLO for JordanA Mattis-Bolton accord on Jordan replacing the PLO in future negotiations with Israel will undoubtedly reinforce Trump’s preparedness to take that crucial step to a workable agreement. Trump flags Israel-Jordan- Egypt subdivision of West Bank and GazaTripartite negotiations can replace the stale-mated Israeli-Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) negotiations - suspended in 2014 following a PLO walk-out. Perhaps that was what David Friedman was hinting at when he threatened Abbas.How Trump is downgrading the Palestinian AuthorityTrump's deeds prove his intention to punish those entities which take America’s money and then show hostile intent towards the USA - like Abbas. Abbas has opened the door to Israel-Jordan negotiationsJordan should replace the intransigent PLO as Israel's negotiating partner and end the conflict. The Arch of Titus and Saeb ErekatSome questions for Mr. Erekat, who has asserted that his people have lived in the Land of Israel for thousands of years. United Nations loses the plot in ignoring Israel-Jordan realityIran, Syria and Yemen are failed states, with Saudi Arabia not far behind, Let Jordan and Israel solve the "Palestinian problem." The anti-Iran Sunnis and the ‘Jordanian Option’The Palestinian Arabs have lost Sunni support by allying with Iran. Now is the time for new initiatives. King Abdullah’s dethronement threatens Jordan-Israel solutionThe upcoming conference on a plan to change the Jordanian government and annex Judea and Samaria will not work - and will destroy anything gained so far. Today's monarchy must reach an agreement on Judea and Samaria with Israel. The Jordan Option - full speed aheadThe entire Arab world is discussing the conference and the plan. Over 150 articles have been published on it. Israel-Jordan peace agreement: The emperor has no clothesIsrael sees Jordan as a security asset, because Jordan acts as an eastern buffer zone between the Jewish state and the violent chaos in Iraq, Syria and Iran. Israel is making a big mistake. Trump, Israel, Jordan and Egypt can redress the Obama-PLO debacleConflicting narratives paralysing previous negotiations must be replaced by Trump with a different fact-based framework underpinning any new negotiations. Caving in cravenly to terror, acting stupidly towards JordanIsrael has damaged its image and its security in no small measure and must chanege its attitude to the Hashemite Kingdom. King Abdullah of Jordan must abdicateJordan is playing both sides, pretending to be Israel's friend but encouraging the Muslim Brotherhood - and also trying to stymie a conference on Jordan is Palestine. What territory of "historic Palestine" is Abbas talking about?Trump would do well to learn the history of the British Mandate and what percent of its territory was to be the Jewish State. INTO THE FRAY: The Humanitarian Paradigm - Answering FAQs (Part 2)Sequel to the dispelling of doubts regarding the feasibility - and morality - of largescale, financially incentivized emigration as the only non-kinetic approach for resolution of the Israel-Palestinian impasse. Palestinian statehood is a grave threat to Saudi ArabiaEven more than it endangers Israel, a Palestinian Arab state threatens Saudi Arabia and Jordan - and they know it. Opinion. INTO THE FRAY: Israel- Lost without a map?It is difficult to know what is more disturbing-whether some ministers actually believe in the policy proposals they promote – or whether they don’t—but promote them anyway. Trump and May must circumvent Security Council Resolution 2334American and English commitments to the Jewish People were seriously undermined by non-veto of Resolution 2334. That must be changed. A world gone madOne wonders if the U.N. could exist without Israel, a fair question to raise given its continued obsession with Israel—one bordering on psychopathology. Brexit 1922 is the key to peaceA long, hard look at what happened in 1922 can lead to peace. The Israel-Palestinian impasse after TrumpHow Netanyahu can take his cue from Trump in Israel. Trump Triumph requires direct negotiations between Jordan And IsraelThe real reason for the continuation of the Israel-Arab conflict lies in ignoring the UN Charter. There is no use trying to change the PA's stand. |
