Defence Minister Benny Gantz has met with Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas. The meeting took place at Gantz's home in Rosh Ha’Ayin where they held “a discussion on a number of security and civilian topics.” According to a statement by the Defence Ministry, Gantz informed Abbas of “his intention to continue advancing confidence-building measures…
The two discuss security and civilian affairs, with defense minister promising to take further steps in aiding Ramallah's economic and civilian struggles; this is first time Abbas has held an official meeting within Israel since 2010