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Israel and the Palestinians. President Trump says it's time for peace.

Hello again, I'm Orman Alney, and this is To the Point.

Even if Israel were pushing hard for a two-state solution,

the Palestinians are still divided among themselves. On his way to the White House tomorrow,

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas cut off power to Gaza, ruled by the militant group Hamas.

Meantime Hamas has announced a new charter, less hostile to Israel, but closer to the authority than it's been before.

Trump's first foreign visit since taking office may be to Israel and the territories.

Will enough have changed that he can make a difference?

Later on today's talking point are White House assurances about replacing Obamacare premature?

Again? First, here's the news.

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Hello again, Warren Alney, back with To the Point.

President Trump says there's no reason there can't be peace between Israel and the Palestinians,

but the first step will have to be unity between the West Bank and Gaza.

Are the Palestinian Authority and

Hamas any closer to speaking with one voice? Today's talking point, another health care defeat

may be looming for the Republicans. Congress may not repeal and replace Obamacare this week

after all. Protection for pre-existing conditions is front and center.

First, this news update, a today of diplomacy for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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