PalestinianAuthority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas has actually named a deputy and most likely follower, Middle East Eye reported.Hussein al-Sheikh was designated vice president of the state of Palestine and the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) - 2 freshly created positions.His appointment was authorized during a session of the PLOs executive committeeon Saturday.Sheikh, a close confidant of Abbas, previously worked as the minister accountable for collaborating security matters with the Israeli occupation.As an outcome, he enjoys close ties with Israeli military leaders and keeps good relations with American diplomats.In 2022, Abbas appointed Sheikhas the secretary-general of the PLOs executive committee, the second-highest position in the organisation.Despite his high standing within the PA and with Israeli and American officials, Sheikh takes pleasure in little popular assistance among Palestinians.
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