Palestine is Trump’s leverage to end the Iran War
By Ehud Shapiro
Published on April 8, 2026.
The article suggests that President Trump may use the state of Palestine as leverage to end the Iran War, with oil prices rising and no endgame in sight. The Palestinian issue has been used as a tool to justify Iran's aggressive actions against Israel and the US for decades. Saudi Arabia could lead a comprehensive Arab peace with Israel, while the US could pay the price of forming Palestine, which would unite the Arab and Muslim world behind a framework that serves American interests. This deal would include a ceasefire across all fronts, Iran, Israel, and Lebanon, and would also allow Iran to gain what the war cannot deliver: the formation of Palestine, sanctions relief, an end to its economic isolation, and a nuclear agreement guaranteeing its security. With Palestine established, Lebanon could finally disarm it, restore its sovereignty, and make peace with Israeli. The author argues that this deal would benefit all parties involved in the region.
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