(VOVWORLD) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met on Sunday to discuss the security and economic situation in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. (Photo: Reuters) |
This was the highest-ranking public meeting between Abbas and an Israeli minister since Israel established a new government in June.
Mr. Gantz said Israel will implement measures to boost the Palestinian economy.