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Palestinian National Council convenes in nearly quarter century

Tuesday, 01 May 2018 2:23 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 01 May 2018 3:41 AM ]

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas chairs a Palestinian National Council meeting in Ramallah on April 30, 2018. (AFP)

Mona Kandil
Press TV, Ramallah

The 23rd meeting of the Palestinian National Council has convened in Ramallah, the first regular session of the council in 22 years. The main purpose of the meeting is to elect a new leader for the Palestine Liberation Organization. Mona Kandil has more from the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah.

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