Could Only Trump Go to Gaza?

Could Only Trump Go to Gaza?

President Donald Trump may have had his “only Nixon could go to China” moment, with his unique bona fides enabling him to execute a deal in Gaza.

There is no telling how long Trump’s diplomatic breakthrough in Gaza will last, but some of the reasons for his success are reminiscent of Richard Nixon’s opening to China.

the release of the still-living Israeli hostages held in captivity by Hamas for over two years and a ceasefire in Gaza are successes

Nixon’s anticommunist credentials were unassailable, and similarly, Trump's credentials may have contributed to his success in the Middle East.

Author's summary: Trump's unique credentials enabled a diplomatic breakthrough in Gaza.

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