Abbas Names Successor Amidst Palestinian Political Crisis | JQJO

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as the new vice-president of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), a move seen as designating a successor. Al-Sheikh, a veteran politician with close ties to Abbas and good relations with Israel and Arab allies, is now the frontrunner to succeed Abbas. However, his appointment is unlikely to improve Fatah's unpopularity among Palestinians. The decision comes amidst the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict and pressure on Abbas to reform the Palestinian Authority.