Sheva Balkany
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But I think it's quite likely that he's going to make some pretty bold pronouncements here.
Yes, the deal is the plane is being built as it's being flown, so to speak.
So if there's any odds and ends on the debate around the deal, if he feels the deal could be undermined by any of the parties, I think you may see oblique references to parts of the agreement that he wants to see solidified.
And I think that's why it's so notable that he's not just going to Israel, he's immediately going to Egypt.
He's immediately going to the Muslim world because he wants to square a huge deal on this.
And I underscore before, I reiterate from before, he doesn't want to come back to the Middle East a third time in the calendar year.
I don't think.
I think he wants to put a bow on this for now and then send Netanyahu to his constituents for an up or down vote on his performance.
It's not his affair, not his problem anymore.
Whether or not the Israeli side is going to agree to that, I think, remains an open question.
But I don't think he wants to see a war metastasized.
I don't think he wants to see a war open up with Iran.
There was very, very, very interesting sub-element going on this weekend or early this week where the president actually invited the Iranians to his big party in Egypt.
And please, here.
Let's try again.
Now here, please, to Avi, everyone.
Mr. President!
What would happen if Hamas does not comply with these?
You know, Joel,
That indicates, in my view, that Trump has kept this pretty close ranks, this decision-making, as you indicated before.