Some change, but much more of the same in Palestinian Fatah elections | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Palestinian group Fatah concluded its eighth General Conference, but the results of the elections for its leadership bodies were delayed until Monday afternoon. Despite a delay in announcing the election results, Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian President, was unanimously voted as chair ahead of the vote, foreshadowing the results and his tightening grip on power. The new Central Committee saw the replacement of half of the incumbent old guard, with many members seeing this as a victory for Abbas. Yasser Abbas, son of the president, was elected to the Central Committee despite having no prior leadership experience in Fatah. This development overshadowed Fatah's argument that the Congress was a sign of democratic vitality and inclusion.
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
— Al Jazeera
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, was elected to the central committee of Fatah despite residing in Canada.
18 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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