Israeli President Peres at the World Economic Forum. Photo: Screenshot.

Ynet – President Shimon Peres said on Monday that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is a “true partner for peace.” Peres made the remarks upon an expected summit later Monday in Washington between Abbas and US President Barack Obama.

During a meeting Peres held with human right activist Rose Mapendo, the president stressed that Abbas is a man of principle who objects to violence and terror.

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