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A look at the PLO’s new vice president, Hussein al-Sheikh • Apr. 26, 2025, 2:19 PM ET (AP)
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, many of them women and children • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:37 PM ET (AP)
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 23 as Arab mediators seek long-term truce • Apr. 23, 2025, 4:06 PM ET (AP)
Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza and destroy heavy equipment needed to clear rubble • Apr. 22, 2025, 4:14 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Abu Mazen
Born 1935 (age 90) • Safed • Israel
Role In Oslo Accords • two-state solution

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