US President Donald Trump was not convinced that the Gaza ceasefire agreement would hold, despite trumpeting his diplomacy to secure it before his inauguration. Still, the real estate tycoon turned populist politician believed Gaza could see a “fantastic” reconstruction if the plan goes ahead. For a deeper analysis and perspective on Trump’s Middle East policy, FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen welcomes Bilal Y. Saab, Chatham House Middle East and North Africa Program Fellow. He is also the head of the US-Middle East practice and an advisor in the TRENDS Research and Advisory Scientific and Academic Council.
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Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
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