Saudi crown prince meets Palestinian vice president
- Palestine Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday in Jeddah during al-Sheikh's first foreign visit since his April appointment.
- Al-Sheikh’s appointment as vice president followed President Mahmoud Abbas's decision amid ongoing Israeli war on Gaza to address leadership succession and internal pressures.
- Al-Sheikh is a longtime Abbas ally, Fatah Central Committee member, and coordinator with Israel who manages sensitive files and has growing acceptance among international stakeholders.
- The meeting discussed strengthening joint efforts supporting the Palestinian cause and coordination on the international stage, with Saudi Arabia co-chairing an upcoming UN peace conference on Palestine.
- While supporters view the appointment as a step toward continuity and institutional reform, critics and many Palestinians call for democratic reforms, elections, and unity for genuine political progress.
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Palestinian vice president meets Saudi crown prince in 1st foreign visit
Talks focused on ‘developments in Palestine and explored ways to strengthen joint efforts to support the Palestinian cause and the interests of the Palestinian people,’ says Saudi Press Agency - Anadolu Ajansı


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Saudi crown prince meets Palestinian vice president
The Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, received on Thursday Vice President of Palestine, Hussein al-Sheikh, at his office in al-Salam Palace in Jeddah. The meeting focused on the latest developments in Palestine and explored ways to strengthen joint efforts in support of the Palestinian cause and the rights of the Palestinian people. The reception was attended by Saudi
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