Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas appointed a close aide as the first ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation ...

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas on Saturday appointed longtime aide Hussein al-Sheikh as the first-ever vice president of the PLO, a position created two days prior. Seen as paving the way for a ...

Al-Sheikh, who is known for his close ties with Israel and US, gets boost in succession battle for control over the ...

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas named a close confidant as his deputy and likely successor on Saturday, the Palestine Liberation Organisation said.

The Palestine Liberation Organization’s Executive Committee announced on Saturday the appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh as ...

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as his deputy, positioning him as the likely future leader. This decision is seen as a response to international calls for reform ...

Sheikh, a veteran aide, is appointed PLO vice president, positioning him as a potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas.

Ramallah, West Bank – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice president. It’s a major step by the aging leader to designate a successor.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas named close confidant Hussein al-Sheikh as his deputy and likely successor on Saturday, ...

Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted without ...