US EditionPalestinian leader Abbas names likely successor in bid to reassure world powers
- Mahmoud Abbas appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as his deputy and likely successor to reassure international powers about Palestinian leadership.
- Abbas, 89, has led the PLO and PA since 2004 but faces increased pressure for reforms in the Palestinian Authority, particularly after the war in Gaza.
- Hussein al-Sheikh, 64, has strong ties with Israel and Arab allies, but like many in Fatah, remains unpopular among the Palestinian public.
- Polls indicate that Abbas's leadership is viewed as disconnected and corrupt amidst the challenges faced by the Palestinian Authority.
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der Standard DEUnofficially, the man with good relations with Israel has long been number two behind the Palestinian president. Now he is officially his deputy
Palestinian leaders play musical chairs to dupe western donors
Think Abbas, who has been running the P.A. as an autocrat, intends to share power with his newly elected vice president, Hussein al-Sheikh? Think again.The post Palestinian leaders play musical chairs to dupe western donors appeared first on JNS.org.
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the new reform measures adopted by the Palestinian leadership, as reflected in the appointment of the first vice-chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Welcoming the move, the Kingdom's foreign ministry wished Hussein al-Sheikh, the latest PLO appointee, "success in his new duties," foreign media wrote, according to Telegraph.
Palestinian Leaders Play Musical Chairs To Dupe Western Donors
The appointment of al-Sheikh needs to be seen in the context of Abbas's effort to dupe the international community into believing that he is serious about reforming the PA and sharing power. Abbas's main goal is to rid himself of the image of an autocrat
The last major change took place almost 20 years ago. Specifically, in 2006, when the last Palestinian elections were held in Palestine, where the Fatah faction of the Palestinian Authority lost to Hamas at the polls. This week, senior Palestinian officials loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas met, responding to demands, to vote for the creation of a vice presidency. The two-day meeting of the Central Council of the Palestine Liberation Organization…
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