'Abbas told Trump he is ready to begin negotiations immediately'
White House: “President Trump and President Abbas reaffirmed their commitment to reach for a genuine and lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis.”
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas during their meeting at the presidential headquarters in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, May 23, 2017(photo credit: REUTERS)ByADAM RASGON