Published November 27,2024
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a “constitutional declaration” Wednesday about who would function head of the Palestinian Authority within the occasion of a emptiness, in accordance with reviews.
The declaration stated that “if the position of President of the Palestinian Authority becomes vacant in the absence of the Legislative Council, the Chairman of the Palestinian National Council (Palestine Liberation Organization parliament) shall temporarily assume the duties of the presidency for a period not exceeding 90 days,” in accordance with the Palestinian news company, Wafa.
The declaration indicated that in the course of the interval, “free and direct elections will be held to elect a new President of the Palestinian Authority in accordance with election law.”
It additionally stated if the elections can’t be performed throughout the 90-day interval due to “force majeure,” the interval could also be prolonged by a call of the Palestinian Central Council, however solely as soon as and for a restricted further interval.
The Palestinian National Council serves as the best authority representing Palestinians in all places and is accountable for formulating insurance policies and packages of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Source: www.anews.com.tr