One Trump Policy Biden Shouldn’t Abandon

The news that the U.S. intends to restore ties with the Palestinian Authority suggests a return to a more traditional approach to peacemaking in the Middle East — one that rejects the Trump administration’s view that U.S.-Palestinian relations hardly matter. This shift makes sense, but it would have a better chance of succeeding if it were combined with parts of Trump’s approach to the wider region.

Trump helped bring about warmer relations between Israel and several Arab states — a genuine achievement. Moves by the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco to officially normalize relations with Israel will make it easier for others to do the same. The deals have strengthened ties between moderate, pro-American leaders in the region and will encourage trade, travel and technological cooperation. They should also help unify efforts to contain Iran.