Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas engaged in a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, expressing hopes for collaboration towards achieving a fair and comprehensive peace based on international law. Trump, who is set to return to the White House on January 20, 2024, committed to working towards ending ongoing conflicts in the region, notably the war between Israel and Hamas, which has escalated since October 7, 2023. Both leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation to establish peace amidst the regional turmoil involving Hezbollah as well.