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    President Trump in search of the 'ultimate deal'

    President Trump is talking "peace" between Israelis and Palestinians — without any detailed plan to confront the all-important "core issues" between them.

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    By Warren Olney • May 23, 2017 • 1 min read

    President Trump is talking "peace" between Israelis and Palestinians — without any detailed plan to confront the all-important "core issues" between them.

    Today, he met with Mahmoud Abbas -- but Palestinians are divided between his Fatah faction and Hamas, located in Gaza. Mr. Trump then followed up with a speech that failed to mention the "two-state solution" -- which divides Israelis. As he moves on to Rome, we update the President's first try at international diplomacy in one of the world's most complex and confusing regions.

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    3. 41:09Former and current officials go on the record
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Yael Even Or

      Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Luke Baker

      Reuters

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      Amir Tibon

      senior writer and editor, Haaretz

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      Shibley Telhami

      Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    What is Trump's plan for Middle East peace?
    1. 1:24ISIS claims responsibility for Manchester attack
    2. 7:59President Trump in search of the 'ultimate deal'You’re reading this
    3. 41:09Former and current officials go on the record
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