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Trump pledges new Middle East peace plan within months

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AFP United Nations
Last Updated : Sep 26 2018 | 7:55 PM IST

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would present a two-state peace plan for the Middle East in the coming months, voicing confidence the Palestinians would return to talks despite his unwavering support for Israel.

"I would say over the next two to three to four months," Trunp said as he met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Trump for the first time said explicitly that he backed a two-state solution that would create an independent Palestine, saying: "That's what I think works best, that's my feeling.

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First Published: Sep 26 2018 | 7:55 PM IST

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