Following eights years of a sympathetic administration in the White House, Trump signaled he would abandon previous notions which almost became the default American policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

However, once in the Oval Office, Trump appears to be distancing himself from his campaign promises.

He had said he would move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, which Palestinians see as part of their future state.

Once president, Trump immediately became less forceful on the issue.

Trump also had said he did not view the West Bank Israeli settlements as an obstacle to peace between both rivals.

On the other hand, Palestinians consider settlements as a severe obstacle toward their statehood goal.

After meeting with Netanyahu, the American president changed his rhetoric, asking the Israeli premier "to hold off on settlements a little bit."

This was reportedly also communicated to Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman during his recent visit to the U.S.

Reality is settling in for both sides - Israel's right-wing government was certain of a carte blanche toward settlement construction and Palestinians feared being ignored by the new administration.

Currently, both Abbas and Netanyahu need to adjust to a new reality.

For Palestinians, relief followed the invitation to the White House, although the meeting has yet to be scheduled.

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