Palestine – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed his readiness to work with US President-elect Donald Trump to “achieve just and comprehensive peace.”
This came during a telephone conversation between them, on Friday evening, according to what was reported by the official Palestinian agency “Wafa.”
According to the agency, the Palestinian President expressed his “readiness to work with President Trump, to achieve a just and comprehensive peace, based on international legitimacy.”
Wafa quoted Trump as saying that he “will work to stop the war, and is ready to work with President Abbas, and the concerned parties in the region and the world, in order to make peace in the region.”
Republican candidate Trump defeated his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the presidential race, and received 295 votes in the electoral college currently, which is much higher than the required 270 votes.
This victory represents Trump’s return to the presidency for a second and final term.
Since the beginning of the genocidal war on Gaza, which Israel expanded to Lebanon on September 23, the administration of US President Joe Biden has provided Tel Aviv with strong support at the military, intelligence, and political levels.
With the continuation of this support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, leaving more than 146,000 Palestinians dead and wounded, most of them children and women, and more than 10,000 missing, amid massive destruction and famine that killed dozens of children and the elderly, in one of the worst disasters. Humanity in the world.
Israel continues its massacres, ignoring the UN Security Council resolution to end them immediately, and the orders of the International Court of Justice to take measures to prevent acts of genocide and improve the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.
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**Interview with Dr. Sara Al-Hassan, Middle East Policy Analyst**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Al-Hassan. Recently, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and urged for an international peace conference. What do you think are the key factors that led him to emphasize this now?
**Dr. Al-Hassan:** Thank you for having me. President Abbas’s call for an end to the war in Gaza and a peace conference comes in the context of escalating violence and humanitarian crises in the region. With the ongoing conflict causing significant civilian casualties and suffering, it’s crucial for leaders to seek diplomatic solutions. Abbas is likely feeling increased pressure from within Palestine and the international community to take decisive action.
**Interviewer:** How important do you think an international peace conference would be in the current landscape?
**Dr. Al-Hassan:** An international peace conference could be a vital step toward fostering dialogue and finding a pathway to peace. It would not only bring together key stakeholders, including Israel, Palestine, and major world powers, but it could also facilitate discussions on rebuilding trust and addressing the underlying issues that perpetuate the conflict, such as territorial disputes and humanitarian access.
**Interviewer:** President Abbas also expressed his readiness to work with US President-elect Donald Trump. What do you think this means for future US involvement in Middle East peace efforts?
**Dr. Al-Hassan:** Abbas’s readiness to engage with President Trump signals a willingness to explore new avenues for peace. However, it also reflects the complexities of US involvement, given the historical context of US-Palestine relations. The effectiveness of Trump’s administration in facilitating peace will depend on its approach to the Israel-Palestine issue and whether it can balance the interests of both sides while promoting a fair settlement.
**Interviewer:** what are some of the potential challenges that could derail these peace initiatives?
**Dr. Al-Hassan:** Several challenges could impact peace initiatives, including ongoing hostilities, political sentiment among Israeli and Palestinian populations, and the influence of extremist groups. Additionally, the division between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas complicates representation and negotiations as well. Without addressing these internal and external factors, achieving lasting peace will remain challenging.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Al-Hassan, for your insights on this important issue. We appreciate your time.
**Dr. Al-Hassan:** Thank you for having me.
