Cease Fire!

Like most people I am very happy that there is a Cease Fire in Gaza.  And like most, even reluctantly, I give Trump credit for creating and managing the process that made it happen.

And as I listen to the pundits/experts opine, I'm in agreement with most of them that while this first step is welcome, most of what is left to do to attain a permanent peace and stability in the Middle East is just that - left to do.

Since I'm on the subject of reluctant kudos, I was interested and surprised to read a lengthy article in the Times that detailed Jared Kushner's role in getting to this Cease Fire.  It painted a positive picture of what he has done and how he has done it.  I wouldn't have guessed he was that effective.  

So go figure -a couple of surprises today!