By Trend Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday met with IsraeliMinister of Defense Benny Gantz in the West Bank city of Ramallah,the official Palestinian news agency (WAFA) reported, Trend reports citing Xinhua. During the meeting at the presidential headquarters, Gantzextended congratulations to Abbas and the Palestinian people on theoccasion of Eid al-Adha, WAFA reported. Abbas explained to Gantz the importance of creating a politicalhorizon and respecting the peace agreements signed between Israeland the Palestine Liberation Organization. The Palestinian president urged Israel to …