Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints new deputy

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints new deputy
Hussein al-Sheikh has been named Mahmoud Abbas’s vice president (AP)
Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 - 19:22
AP Reporters

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice president.

The appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh is a major step by the ageing leader towards designating a successor.

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