So you're right I don't think Trump did anything to make it so much harder - however - he had absolutely not one iota of interest in helping to solve the Palestinian problem.

Trump's 'big gamble' on N. Korea for example does not apply to Israel in that way.

If anything Trump would 'end' the situation by caving to pressure to declare the occupations 'legal territory of Israel' or something along those lines.

I don't think he remotely understands the history or cares, he'll take what some of his wealthy buddy 'advisers' tell him about it.

I believe he would do it in a heartbeat in exchange for guarantees for financing on construction of a few buildings in NYC and Tel Aviv.

He is as corrupt as he can be within the law, he will offer powerful people 'whatever' on a personal basis, in exchange for some personal gain be it populist or prospect of future deals.

FYI I don't think he had anything to gain on N. Korea but some kind of accolade, it's the only situation that didn't provide for considerably conflict of interest.

And yes, I agree that the Gulf States don't care that much about the Palestinians, but they do at least a little bit.