Palestinian official Saeb Erekat ‘in critical condition’

Saeb Erekat (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat is in a critical condition and breathing with a ventilator due to Covid-19, according to the Israeli hospital treating him.

Hadassah Medical Centre described Mr Erekat’s case as extremely challenging given his history of health problems, including a lung transplant performed three years ago.