Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as his temporary successor.
Hussein al-Sheikh, a longtime Palestinian political figure and former prisoner in Israel, was previously appointed Deputy Chairman by Abu Mazen last year.
According to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, in the event of a vacancy, Deputy Chairman Hussein al-Sheikh will temporarily assume leadership of the PA.
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Author's summary: Abbas names al-Sheikh as successor.