President Trump says he has a plan for peace in the Middle East, and he's finally revealed a glimpse of what it might look like.
After meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, Trump announced his support for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, Axios reports. It's the first time in his presidency Trump has clearly voiced support for creating separate Israeli and Palestinian nations.
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But at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Trump took what looks like his biggest step toward revealing an actual plan. Trump told reporters he thinks a two-state solution "works best," per The Associated Press. He also acknowledged that Israel "got the first chip" with the embassy move, so now "Israel will have to do something that is good for the other side."
Everyone involved in this conflict, including the U.S., has a different idea of how a separate Palestinian state would look, Netanyahu pointed out Wednesday. But a U.S. peace plan must ensure Palestine cannot "threaten Israel," the leader added, per Axios. Trump concluded that he'll work out a "fair deal" between Palestine and Israel, and says he will unveil his peace plan in the next two to four months.
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