Trump Asks Netanyahu: 'Hold Back On Settlements For A Little Bit'

[DonViejo]

Source: Talking Points Memo

By MATT SHUHAM Published FEBRUARY 15, 2017, 12:40 PM EDT

President Donald Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “hold back on settlements for a little bit” as a step toward achieving a peace deal with the Palestinians.

During a joint press conference with Netanyahu on Wednesday, the pair were asked about “the settlement issue” and whether or not they were on the same page.

“As far as settlements, I would like to see you hold back on settlements for a little bit,” Trump said, turning to face Netanyahu. “We will work something out. But I would like to see a deal be made. I think a deal will be made. I know that every president would like to, most of them have not started until late because they never thought it was possible.”

“And it wasn't possible, because they didn't do it,” Trump continued. “But Bibi and I have known each other a long time. Smart man, great negotiator. And I think we’re going to make a deal. It might be a bigger and better deal than people in this room even understand. That’s a possibility. So let's see what we do.”

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[narnian60]

1. Ugh.

No words.

[SummerSnow]

2. And Netanyahu stated they will take over the whole area. So that means NO.

Trump looked very uneasy and nervous.

Netanyahu will never hold back

[mpcamb]

8. The Great Deal Maker can't get better than a flat 'no' from that sawed-off little twerp.

Our "friend" in the Middle East.

[louis-t]

3. Oh, that will work.

[rickford66]

4. A deal with who ?

Bibi and Knothead ?

[LeftInTX]

5. Blabbering nonsense

[Proud Liberal Dem]

6. No kidding. Geez.

0 days again since USA being a national embarrassment under Trump

[BumRushDaShow]

7. "were going to make a deal."

[Ilsa]

9. So he thinks presadentin is just about making deals?

Typical for a narcissist who only believes in money and what and who it will buy you. 45 doesn't really understand Bibi. 45 thinks it is just about Israel's security from terrorism. He doesn't understand the deep and lasting personal, cultural, and religious belifs of the man sitting opposite him.