
Abbas pledges reform as embattled PLO holds rare meeting
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories – Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas pledged commitment to reform on Sunday as the embattled Palestine Liberation Organization, where he serves as chairman, held a rare meeting to name new key leaders. The PLO, tasked since its creation in 1964 with steering the struggle against Israel for Palestinian statehood, has faced growing questions over its relevance in recent







