Despite what many experts see as a long-shot bid, Trump told Abbas: “I will do whatever is necessary. Abbas’ White House talks followed a February visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who moved to reset ties after a combative relationship with the Republican president’s predecessor, Democrat Barack Obama. Trump said during a joint appearance with Abbas that he was ready to seek the “toughest deal” of Israeli-Palestinian peace. But it was far less chummy than the way Trump and Netanyahu interacted in February. After his two-hour visit to the White House, Abbas was upbeat in a speech to diplomats, think tank experts and reporters.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 04, 2017 00:56 UTC