| Hussein al-Sheikh | |
|---|---|
| حسين الشيخ | |
 Al-Sheikh in 2022 | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Ramallah, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Citizenship | Palestinian |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | Fatah |
| Website | Official website |
Hussein al-Sheikh (Arabic: حسين الشيخ; born 1960) is a Palestinian politician. He is the secretary general of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization since 26 May 2022.
Biography
Hussein al-Sheikh was born in Ramallah in 1960 during a period of the Jordanian annexation of the West Bank.
Political life
al-Sheikh head of the General Authority of Civil Affairs of the Palestinian National Authority since 2007. He was first elected as a member of the Central Committee of Fatah in 2008.
On 25 June 2022, the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization reaffirmed Hussein al-Sheikh as secretary general and head of the Negotiations Affairs Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
References
- "President Abbas names Hussein Al-Sheikh Secretary-General of PLO". The Palestine News Agency. 26 May 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- "A New Palestinian Leader Rises in the West Bank. He's Very Unpopular". The New York Times. 15 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- "The Ramallah 'gentleman' who could become PA president". The Jerusalem Post. 24 January 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- "PLO's Executive Committee reaffirms President Abbas as Chairman, al-Sheikh as secretary-general". The Palestine News Agency. 25 June 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
External links
- Official website
- "A New Palestinian Leader Rises in the West Bank. He’s Very Unpopular", the New York Times, 15 July 2022.
