For Trump to contemplate being dragged into the Hamas and PLO quicksand that has claimed so many sincerely-intentioned do-gooders preceding him is incomprehensible
Trump and Israel dabble in Hamas and PLO quicksand
President Trump's attempt to see a five-year Gaza ceasefire negotiated between Hamas and Israel seems to be an exercise in futility destined to failure.
America's involvement first surfaced on 7 July when "an unnamed senior Trump administration official" stated: