The Palestine Liberation Organization's (PLO) Central Council has given a green light to a fresh twist in its leadership structure by approving a vice president role for its executive committee. According to WAFA, this is the first time such a position has been carved out since the PLO was founded.
In a vibrant session held in Ramallah—with 170 members joining both in person and via video link—council members nearly reached a unanimous decision, with only one vote against and one abstention. The new role will be filled by a current executive committee member, chosen after a nomination by the committee's chairman, who retains the authority to assign duties, dismiss vice presidents, or accept their resignations.
This move, initially proposed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at an emergency summit in Cairo, reflects growing calls for reform within the Palestinian political system. Many view it as a pivotal step towards a more dynamic political process, coinciding with broader regional efforts to expand the role of the Palestinian Authority in the post-war governance of the Gaza Strip.
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