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82-year-old leader undergoing examination at hospital in Ramallah
The Associated Press
Posted: Jul 29, 2017 7:28 AM ET
Last Updated: Jul 29, 2017 7:28 AM ET
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman says the 82-year-old leader has been hospitalized for a routine checkup and will be discharged in a matter of hours.
Nabil Abu Rudeineh says Abbas is undergoing regular examinations Saturday at a Ramallah hospital.
Abbas, a smoker, has suffered heart problems in the past, but his doctors have said he is fine. A year ago, Abbas underwent an emergency heart procedure after suffering exhaustion and chest pains. Last month, Abbas dispelled rumours he had suffered a stroke.
Any health scare for Abbas heightens concerns of an uncertain leadership situation in the Palestinian territories — which are divided between two rival governments and where there is no succession plan for the aging leader.
Abbas has no plans to step down or to designate a successor.
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