The Trump Administration has backed an Israeli plan to link Haifa with Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, hinting that it was in line with the US peace plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The idea of building a railroad line to connect Israel with the rest of the Middle East is an unbelievably bold plan, given the very volatile climate in which Israel finds itself every waking moment. But bolder still is the Trump administration saying that not only will the United States back that place, with President Trump himself saying it's part of his plan to bring about peace in the Middle East.
"But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." Daniel 12:4 (KJV)
Donald Trump had the courage to
move the US Embassy to Jerusalem when 12 other presidents did not. Donald Trump had the boldness to
formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel, when 12 other presidents did not. Clearly, Donald Trump is on target to achieve things in the Middle East previously thought impossible.
US BACKS PLAN FOR RAIL LINKING ISRAEL WITH MIDDLE EAST
FROM THE JERUSALEM POST: US Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt tweeted his support for the rail line as Israeli Minister of Transportation and Intelligence Israel Katz made a historic visit to Oman to present its details to an international transportation event, the IRU World Congress.
Katz is expected to address the congress and participate in its panels, a first for an Israeli minister in Oman – a Muslim Gulf country that has no ties with Israel. The minister’s office tweeted that this was “the first time the United States has publicly supported the plan,” which is called “
Tracks for Regional Peace.” The plan was developed by both Katz and the prime minister.
A Middle East rail line would be a “dramatic development that may affect many countries in the region,” Katz’s office said. He has spent two years gaining supporters for the plan, including of some Arab officials in the region.
“The invitation of the Government of Oman and the visit are part of a comprehensive move to promote the initiative and strengthen the ties with the pragmatic states in the region,” the minister’s office said. As he left for Oman on Sunday, Katz added: “This is a historic visit that will strengthen relations.” He noted that the rail line which will connect Israel with the Gulf countries will bypass Iran.
Last month Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi publicly called for normalized relations with Israel. In October, Netanyahu traveled to Oman and met with its leader, Sultan Sayyid Qaboos bin Said Al Said.
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