Mr Hussein al-Sheikh was named PLO vice-president after his nomination by President Mahmoud Abbas was approved. Read more at ...

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 ...

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice ...

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 close confidant Hussein al-Sheikh as his deputy and likely successor on Saturday, ...

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

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 (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a new deputy in a major step in naming a successor.