RAMALLAH: A top PLO official recently fired by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says he was dismissed illegally in a move that bodes ill for Palestinian institutions.
Yasser Abed Rabbo, who has criticized Abbas’ policies and leadership, was removed as the Palestine Liberation Organization’s No. 2 two weeks ago. He was replaced with Abbas confidant Saeb Erekat.
Abed Rabbo told reporters Sunday he was fired without a vote, and that this “harms not only me” but the organization.
Abbas’ office had no comment.
Abbas has alleged in closed-door meetings that Abed Rabbo is part of a group of Palestinian politicians trying to undermine him with financial support from the UAE.
Abed Rabbo says such “painful” allegations hurt ties with the UAE which he described as a supporter of the Palestinians.
Abbas fired top official ‘illegally’
Abbas fired top official ‘illegally’
