If Israel continues its path, Peace in the Middle East could be the Next American President Biggest Legacy

As a novice and not an expert in Middle East Affairs, I have always said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his loyal followers and party was the biggest obstacle to Middle East Peace but if things continue as they seem to be going right now, the opportunity for the next American President to build his/her legacy on being the one who finally forged peace in the Middle East will be extremely possible and probable.  According to the Wall Street Journal in an article titled “Supporters Rally Around Netanyahu Amid Police Probes; Pressure is mounting on the Israeli leader, who tells crowd the left wing and the media want to topple him” written Rory Jones, it reports that “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a rare public rally here as police corruption probes pose a growing threat to the Israeli leader’s 30-year political career.  Mr. Netanyahu, leader of the right-wing Likud party and known by his nickname “Bibi,” on Wednesday blamed the turmoil on a “witch hunt” by left-wing Israelis and the media to topple him from power. “I can only tell you what I’ve been saying since day one: There won’t be anything because there isn’t anything,” Mr. Netanyahu told thousands of supporters, who waved Likud flags and chanted “Bibi Bibi!” Despite the show of support, mounting public pressure means Mr. Netanyahu faces a test of survival like no other during his time in office. According to a poll this week for broadcaster Channel 10, two-thirds of Israelis believe the prime minister should resign if he is indicted on a charge of corruption, and half of them don’t believe he is innocent.  The police probes gained a key witness last week when Ari Harow, the prime minister’s former chief of staff and longstanding confidant, agreed to cooperate. Analysts said that development could increase the political pressure on Mr. Netanyahu.  An indictment wouldn’t obligate Mr. Netanyahu to resign but would likely lead to calls for him to step down.  Mr. Netanyahu’s departure would have a profound effect on Israeli politics, the country’s relations with the U.S., the conflict with Palestinians and its ties with Arab neighbors and nations throughout the Middle East.  After years of strained ties with former President Barack Obama, Mr. Netanyahu has nurtured a close relationship with President Donald Trump’s administration, including a visit to the White House and coordinated messages on construction of Jewish settlements in contested territory.  The Palestinian leadership, who deeply distrust the Israeli leader, would hope to reboot peace talks with Israel if Mr. Netanyahu moved on and a new leader explored that option. Settlement construction has expanded under Mr. Netanyahu while negotiations have stalled, even amid indications that Sunni Arab states are willing to engage more with Israel. Mr. Netanyahu’s departure would likely spark a free-for-all for the top job among powerful politicians he has long kept in check.  “Netanyahu has kept away other political stars and sidelined anyone around him that can possibly take over,” said Mitchell Barak, a political analyst and director at Jerusalem-based Keevoon Global Research. “So once he’s gone, anything is possible.”


The question for America now is will we be ready and poised to create this legacy with a new administration built on inclusion instead of exclusion. With the Trump Administration, we know this will never happened and I am not sure that a Mike Pence Administration would be any better.  What I do know is the world is tired of leaders who promise to celebrate all but only rejoice with the few.  

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