Trump sells himself as a great negotiator who pierces through the noise and gets things done with his business acumen and a willingness to act aggressively toward his opponents. But in this case — as in so many others — Trump’s rhetoric seems far from a groundbreaking strategy. It looks closer to his typical bluster.

The president-elect issued his strongest threat yet against the Palestinian terrorists, saying America would get directly involved in the war if his demands are not met.