US President-elect Donald Trump held a phone call with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, during which Abbas expressed his readiness to work with Trump to achieve a just and comprehensive peace. Trump vowed to work to stop the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas and promote peace in the Middle East. Bishara Bahbah, national chair of Arab Americans for Trump, stated that Abbas characterized the conversation as 'excellent' and emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. The Trump campaign did not release a statement on the call.