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Abbas, 90, Prepares Son for Fatah, Barghouti Leads Vote

5/18/2026

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Abbas Grooms Heir

Mahmoud Abbas, 90, is reportedly grooming his son Yasser for a senior Fatah position, signaling a push toward familial succession.
Marwan Barghouti received the most votes in the committee election in the Palestinian territories.
Critics allege the Palestinian Authority is corrupt, sidelines the judiciary and cooperates with Israel.
Analyst Hani al-Masri said the rule is personal, noting public frustration with no new leadership.

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Yasser Abbas Secures Seat

Millionaire businessman Yasser Abbas officially secured a steering role at Fatah’s first general conference in nearly ten years.
A seat on the Fatah Central Committee was won by Yasser Abbas in the West Bank.
Mahmoud Abbas, 90, will remain chairman of Fatah despite the leadership contest.
Critics say Yasser’s business interests and alleged misuse of public funds could impede Palestinian unity.

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Abbas Grooms Heir

Mahmoud Abbas, 90, is reportedly grooming his son Yasser for a senior Fatah position, signaling a push toward familial succession.
Marwan Barghouti received the most votes in the committee election in the Palestinian territories.
Critics allege the Palestinian Authority is corrupt, sidelines the judiciary and cooperates with Israel.
Analyst Hani al-Masri said the rule is personal, noting public frustration with no new leadership.

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