President Rivlin speaks with Abbas, calls for cooperation

President Reuven Rivlin speaks on the phone with Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas about the coronavirus pandemic, calling for the two sides to cooperate to confront the disease.

“The world is dealing with a crisis that does not distinguish between people or where they live,” Rivlin says, according to his office.

“The cooperation between us is vital to ensure the health of both Israelis and Palestinians,” he adds.

Rivlin tells the president that he is ready to help coordinate any efforts necessary to combat the pandemic.

“Our ability to work together in times of crisis is also testament to our ability to work together in the future for the good of us all,” Rivlin tells Abbas.