Palestinian President Abbas Names Hussein al-Sheikh as First PLO Vice President

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Hussein al-Sheikh, a close aide and veteran leader of his Fatah movement, as the first ever vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). This move is seen as part of an effort to reform the PLO, following years of international pressure. Al-Sheikh's appointment is also viewed as a way for Abbas to consolidate power and play a major role in the post-war governance of the Gaza Strip, with the hope of boosting his image among Palestinians.