Ramallah: Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for President Mahmoud Abbas, welcomed US President Donald Trump’s statements to Time magazine today rejecting Israel’s proposed annexation of the West Bank, praising his firm stance toward Israel on the matter. Abu Rudeineh explained that Trump’s position came after he pressured Israel to declare a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a demand that President Mahmoud Abbas has made since the start of the war.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, the presidential spokesperson expressed appreciation for the relationship between President Mahmoud Abbas and President Trump. He cited Trump’s remarks in the interview, where Trump acknowledged President Abbas’s respect among Palestinians and described him as a reasonable figure. Trump’s comments highlighted a friendly interaction between the two leaders.
Abu Rudeineh urged President Trump to continue making efforts that could achieve security and stability in the Middle East. He affirmed the commitment of the Palestinian leadership to international and Arab legitimacy, as well as the political positions announced by President Abbas in his recent speech to the United Nations General Assembly.