The Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO) Central Council has made history by approving a new vice president position for its executive committee during a session in Ramallah. This fresh move, reported by WAFA, mandates that the vice president will be chosen from among the current committee members, following a nomination by the committee's chairman and subsequent approval by the members.
The session, attended by 170 participants (with some joining via video link), saw almost unanimous support—only one member voted against and one abstained. This marks the first time such a role has been established since the organization was founded.
Earlier in March, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas unveiled plans for creating the vice presidency at an emergency Arab summit in Cairo, amid rising calls for reforms within the Palestinian political system. This decision is viewed as a significant step towards modernizing leadership structures and could play a key role as Arab and Western countries envision an expanded role for the Palestinian Authority in post-war governance of the Gaza Strip. 🚀
Stay tuned as this historic shift unfolds, offering fresh prospects for political reform and greater regional collaboration.
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