Trump’s Mideast plan unacceptable: Mahathir

Bloomberg

Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad said the proposed Israel-Palestine peace deal that was announced by US President Donald Trump is “utterly unacceptable“ and “grossly unjust.”
The plan, dubbed the “Deal of the Century” by Trump, hands the holy city of Jerusalem on a silver platter to Israel in absolute disregard for the feelings of millions of Muslims and Christians worldwide, Mahathir said in a speech in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
“This deal will only bring more conflict to the region, and will antagonise billions of people around the world,” Mahathir said.
Trump unveiled his proposal at a White House event alongside Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Palestinian officials weren’t consulted on the proposal. The White House approach leading to the plan has long been criticised internationally for providing Israel with quick wins while making concessions to the Palestinians contingent on a list of milestones.
Trump’s actions since taking office — including moving the US embassy to Jerusalem and recognising Israeli sovereignty of Golan Heights — has benefited Israel while giving little to the Palestinians, who said the US had given up its decades-long role as a credible mediator in the peace process.