Published: 2017-07-30 17:19
Last Updated: 2024-05-01 17:40
King Abdullah phoned Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas today to check up on his health after the latter was discharged from the hospital for a routine check-up yesterday, according to a tweet by the Royal Hashemite Court.
His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a phone call, checks on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ health #Jordan
— RHC (@RHCJO) July 30, 2017
The 87-year-old leader was undergoing regular examinations at a Hospital in Ramallah.
Last year, Abbas, a heavy smoker, underwent an emergency heart procedure after suffering exhaustion and chest pains, while dismissing rumors that he had a stroke.