Trump may yet surprise us all

I refer to Rob Crilly’s article The end of the two-state solution – killed off by Trump and Netanyahu (February 16).

Donald Trump may be cleverer at this than he has been given credit for. A significant moment came when Mr Trump suddenly turned to Mr Netanyahu and, looking directly at him, said: “The solution is going to require sacrifices.”

Mr Trump then pointed his finger directly at Mr Netanya- hu and said: “You know that, right?’’

Mr Netanyahu, whose lack of enthusiasm for compromise is legendary, grimaced and lamely volunteered the muted response: “Both sides.”

It may well turn out to be that ending the appropriation of Palestinian land and building settlements is part of the compromise required by Mr Trump. Name withheld by request