RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice president. It’s a major step by the aging leader to designate a successor.

Sheikh, a veteran aide, is appointed PLO vice president, positioning him as a potential successor to Mahmoud Abbas.

Sheikh, a trusted aide, as the new vice president of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, marking a significant move ...

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

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called Hamas “sons of dogs,” demanding the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza and the disarmament of the militant group. Abbas ...

Senior Palestinian officials loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas are meeting to vote on the creation of a vice presidency and could choose a possible successor to the unpopular 89-year-old.

Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas demanded Hamas disarm, relinquish power and release the hostages. The Palestinian leader said that by letting the hostages go, Hamas would "shut ...