Israelis and Palestinians argue about which imaginary friend is the true God. I get that. I also get that both sides in this dispute have done stupid things, are locked in a struggle, and can’t seem to find a way out.
Nonetheless, the U.S. has, until this point, tried to be a somewhat honest broker, tilting toward Israel, but within limits.
Tomorrow, if what we are hearing is correct, that will change when Trump recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It will upset the Middle East and is one of the worst foreign policy moves this administration will have made in a year of stupid and harmful foreign policy moves.
Some commentators say this is Trump trying to please his base. I don’t think that the hoofties at the Palmerton Rod and Gun Club who voted for Trump last year really care about Jerusalem. This is just a stupid move. When you think it can’t get much worse, it gets worse.
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