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Asharq Al-Awsat
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Palestinians Create Role for a Vice President and Possible Abbas Successor
The Palestine Liberation Organization on Thursday announced the creation of a vice presidency under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has not specified a successor. The PLO Central Council's decision came as Abbas seeks greater relevance and a role in postwar planning for the Gaza Strip after having been largely sidelined by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. After a two-day meeting, the council voted to create the role of vice chairman of the PLO Executive Committee. This position would also be referred to as the vice president of the State of Palestine, which the Palestinians hope will one day receive full international recognition. The expectation is that whoever holds that role would be the front-runner to succeed Abbas — though it's unclear when or exactly how it would be filled. Abbas is to choose his vice president from among the other 15 members of the PLO's executive committee.
Winnipeg Free Press
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under aging leader Abbas
During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestine Liberation Organization on Thursday announced the creation of a vice presidency under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has not specified a successor. The PLO Central Council's decision, after a two-day meeting, came as Abbas seeks greater relevance and a role in postwar planning for the Gaza Strip after having been largely sidelined by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Associated Press
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under aging leader Abbas
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestine Liberation Organization on Thursday announced the creation of a vice presidency under 89-year-old leader Mahmoud Abbas, who has not specified a successor. The PLO Central Council's decision, after a two-day meeting, came as Abbas seeks greater relevance and a role in postwar planning for the Gaza Strip after having been largely sidelined by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Hamas Rival's Explosive Rant to Stun Trump? Mahmoud Abbas Comes Down Heavily Amid Hostage Crisis
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas launched a scathing attack on Hamas at the meeting of PLO Central Council meeting. Abbas demanded the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza to end the ongoing war with Israel. Watch this video to know more.
