Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas has been appointed as a deputy and successor, Middle Eastern Eye reported.
Hussein al-Sheikh has been appointed to the vice-president of the Palestinian province and the executive committee of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO).
His appointment was approved during a session of the PLO’s executive committee on Saturday.
Abbas’ close confidant, Sheikh, previously served as the minister responsible for coordinating issues of Israeli occupation and security.
As a result, he enjoys close ties with Israeli military leaders and maintains good relations with American diplomats.
In 2022, Abbas appointed Sheikh as Secretary-General of the Executive Committee of PLO, the second highest position in the organization.
Despite his high status within the PA and with Israeli and American officials, Sheikh enjoys little popular support among the Palestinians.