Palestinian President Abbas appoints successor as 89% of West Bank Palestinians want him to resign.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, 89, has appointed Rawhi Fattouh as his temporary successor if he leaves office, setting a 90-day limit before new elections must be held. This move aims to prevent a power vacuum, though Abbas remains unpopular, with 89% of West Bank Palestinians wanting him to resign. Israel's Agriculture Minister warned that the Israeli army would take over the West Bank if Hamas tries to assume power.

November 27, 2024
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