Palestinians establish vice presidency post, no candidate named yet
According to the statement, Abbas has the right to assign tasks to the deputy, relieve him of his post, or accept his resignation.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas adjusts his glasses as he listens during a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured), in the West Bank city of Ramallah, May 25, 2021. (photo credit: ALEX BRANDON/POOL VIA REUTERS)
