Right wing rejoices over Trump omission of two states

Israeli figures on the right wing of the political spectrum are expressing satisfaction with the fact that Trump left mention of Palestinian statehood or a two-state solution out of his remarks with Abbas.

“This is a huge achievement, on a historic scale, and a big win for anyone opposed to the mistaken and dangerous idea of a Palestinian terror state in the heart of Israel,” Likud minister Ofir Akunis says.

Oded Revivi, chief foreign envoy of the Yesha settlers council and mayor of the Efrat settlement, also expresses optimism over Trump’s omission.

“The president didn’t mention two states in his Bethlehem statements, just peace. We hope this means that we have moved on from this failed policy and will now work together to build true and lasting peace from the ground up,” he says.