RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — 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.

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.

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

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday appointed longtime aide and confidant ... hints at new sanctions As Gaza ...

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas named a close confidant as his deputy and likely successor on Saturday, the Palestine Liberation Organisation said, a step widely seen as needed to assuage ...

Abbas, 89, has headed the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) since the death of ...