Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas participated in internal Fatah leadership elections in Ramallah. The elections are crucial for the movement's Central Committee and Revolutionary Council, occurring after a five-year delay. The outcome will be announced soon, amid speculation about Abbas's potential successor.
- ▪Mahmoud Abbas cast his vote in Fatah leadership elections at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah.
- ▪The elections are taking place during a volatile period in Palestinian history due to ongoing conflicts.
- ▪Nearly 2,580 members are participating in the elections across multiple locations to address geographical fragmentation.
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News|Palestinian AuthorityPalestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah electionsInternal Fatah leadership elections take place amid questions of who will eventually succeed the 90-year-old leader.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivers a speech during the eighth Fatah Conference in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Ramallah on May 14, 2026 [Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 16 May 202616 May 2026Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has cast his ballot in internal Fatah leadership elections held at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah.The leaders were elected for the movement’s Central Committee and…
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