known to push at least for a two-state solution as part of policy when it comes to israel and the palestinians. it's a major departure from the normal. what's your thinking? >> i agree with you. on the face, it's a huge shift. it could also be done for much more short-term tactical reasons and that is to help netanyahu with the domestic conunt rum. he was under pressure renouncing the idea of two states. netanyahu doesn't want to do it, but the journalists will say to reaffirm it. the trump people seem to be wanting to get the issue out of the way. we were not going to be able to implement the grand deal tomorrow morning anyway. make sure this is yesterday's news so we can focus on the reset and not be distracted by what seems to be a very big