Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. Abbas wished Trump success and “expressed his aspiration to work with President Trump for peace and security in the region, stressing the commitment of the Palestinian people to the pursuit of freedom, self-determination and statehood, in accordance with international law,” the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Wednesday. “We will remain steadfast in our commitment to peace, and we are confident that the United States will support, under your leadership, the legitimate aspi…