Trump, Abbas stress longing for Middle East peace

BETHLEHEM, Middle East - US President Donald Trump arrived in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Both leaders stressed their longing for peace and for achieving a peaceful settlement for the Palestinians-Israeli conflict through peace negotiations.

After the short meeting, Abbas and Trump held a news conference at the presidential headquarters in Bethlehem.

Abbas highlighted that he is keen for the success of the peace efforts as the key for peace in the region and the world is achieving peace in Palestine.