US envoy who introduced Donald Trump to Melania wants to bring Israel and Palestinians together on football pitch
President’s friend Paolo Zampolli calls for match ‘to promote peace and coexistence’ in exclusive JC interview
Assessment
A longtime associate of the US president is proposing a football match as a diplomatic tool between Israelis and Palestinians. The idea comes from a figure with personal access to the president, which may give it more weight than typical celebrity peace initiatives. The proposal's viability depends on whether both sides accept the invitation and whether the envoy can translate symbolic gestures into political progress.