Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas has named Hussein al-Sheikh as the PLO’s first-ever vice president, positioning him as a leading successor.
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas has appointed a close aide as the first-ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), positioning him as a potential successor.
Hussein al-Sheikh, a longtime leader of Abbas’ Fatah movement, was appointed after the vice presidency was created during a convention in Ramallah. The 64-year-old is considered one of Abbas' closest allies.
Abbas has led both the PLO and the Palestinian Authority (PA) since the death of Yasser Arafat in 2004 but had long resisted internal reforms, including naming a successor.
The PLO is an umbrella organization of various Palestinian factions, excluding the militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which are currently engaged in conflict with Israeli forces in Gaza.
While the appointment does not guarantee al-Sheikh the presidency, it positions him as the clear frontrunner and may help ease international concerns over Palestinian leadership succession.
French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, backing the recognition of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state.
Palestinians gained the right to fly their flag at the World Health Organization following a vote at the annual assembly in Geneva, supported by 95 member states.
Jordan strongly condemned Israel's approval of a new agency aimed at facilitating the displacement of Palestinians under the pretense of "voluntary departure" from the Gaza Strip, calling the move an act of "forcible displacement crimes."
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Israel has approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, triggering sharp backlash from Palestinians and warnings from international allies.
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Shein pledges to boost product safety checks and invest in compliance following EU pressure over unsafe items sold on its platform.
As Russia signals readiness for fresh peace talks, Ukraine urges immediate delivery of Moscow's memorandum, stressing the need for a productive and result-oriented meeting.
A seabird chick found with 778 plastic pieces inside its body on a remote island between Australia and New Zealand has become a powerful symbol of the global plastic pollution crisis. Scientists say the plastic has caused chronic illness and cognitive decline in the bird, raising urgent concerns abo
Rafal Trzaskowski, the Civic Coalition’s presidential candidate and current mayor of Warsaw, maintains a narrow lead over nationalist rival Karol Nawrocki ahead of Poland’s decisive second-round vote on Sunday, according to a new Ipsos poll.
Israel has approved 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, triggering sharp backlash from Palestinians and warnings from international allies.
Experts say there is no proof a renewable energy experiment led to the widespread blackout across the Iberian Peninsula in April, as investigations point to a complex grid failure with no single identified cause.
Tengizchevroil, a leading company in Kazakhstan, has officially announced the appointment of William Lacobie as its new General Director. He will assume the role on June 10, 2025.
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