Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body | Fatah News
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, secured a seat on the central committee of Fatah, despite spending most of his time in Canada. The three-day Eighth General Conference in Ramallah saw Abbas join existing members like Marwan Barghouti and Jibril Rajoub who were re-elected to their positions. The Congress, which had 2,507 voters and a turnout of 94.6 percent, faced criticism for its outcome as the movement faces existential challenges following Israel’s war on Gaza. The results are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the future leadership of Fatah after the elder Abbas's retirement.
16 MAY 2026
— Al Jazeera
Palestinian President Abbas cast his vote in the Fatah leadership elections held at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah.
17 MAY 2026
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Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, was elected to the central committee of Fatah despite residing in Canada.
18 MAY 2026
— Al Jazeera
Despite a delay in announcing election results, Fatah's General Conference saw Mahmoud Abbas unanimously elected as chair and a significant shift in the Central Committee.
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