Until the Palestinian leadership can recognize and accept a Jewish state in the land of Israel, the United States must continue working to prevent international recognition of a Palestinian state
As Trump Charts New Mideast Policy, White House Contemplates Sabotage
Miami Herald
After their first meeting, with cameras broadcasting their every word across the globe, President Obama turned to Donald Trump and pledged"to do everything we can to help you succeed." Media outlets across the spectrum fawned over his magnanimity.
Guess again. Washington DC insiders widely expect the president to launch a bold effort to constrain the president-elect's options in dealing with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by supporting unilateral international recognition of Palestinian statehood, possibly in the UN Security Council.