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Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body

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Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections

Mahmoud Abbas voted in Fatah leadership elections to renew leadership institutions as the movement prepares for further national elections amid ongoing conflict.

2 weeks ago

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Palestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference

Mahmoud Abbas was unanimously re-elected Fatah leader and pledged PA reforms and new elections amid corruption claims and declining legitimacy.

Some change, but much more of the same in Palestinian Fatah elections

Yasser Abbas’ election to Fatah leadership and delayed results fueled claims of nepotism and reduced inclusivity within the group.

Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body

Yasser Abbas joined Fatah’s central committee despite living mostly in Canada, as Fatah’s congress elected leaders amid Gaza-related existential pressures.

Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections

Mahmoud Abbas voted in Fatah leadership elections to renew leadership institutions as the movement prepares for further national elections amid ongoing conflict.

2 weeks ago

Palestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference

Mahmoud Abbas was unanimously re-elected Fatah leader and pledged PA reforms and new elections amid corruption claims and declining legitimacy.

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1 month ago

Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza

The elections had been held at a highly sensitive moment amid complex challenges and exceptional circumstances, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa said as results were announced on Sunday.

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Middle East: Spain sends navy ship to Gaza flotilla DW 09/25/2025

Spain will send a warship to protect an aid flotilla attempting to breach Israel's Gaza blockade after activists reported Israeli drone targeting.

UNGA: Palestinian leader denounces Israel, Hamas in address DW 09/25/2025

Mahmoud Abbas vowed Palestinians will rise to rebuild Gaza, rejected Hamas's October 7 attacks, and addressed the UN by video after a US visa denial.

Middle East updates: Car explosion reported in Tel Aviv DW 09/25/2025

Car blast injured in Tel Aviv; Abbas will address the UN via pre-recorded video; Spain will send a warship to protect a Gaza aid flotilla.

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UN approves video address by Palestine's Abbas after US visa refusal

The UN General Assembly voted 145-5 to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the UNGA by prerecorded video after the US denied his visa.

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Palestinian Authority urges US to reinstate Abbas's visa before UNGA

The United States revoked Mahmoud Abbas's visa and visas for about 80 Palestinian officials before the UN General Assembly, prompting calls for international pressure to reverse the decision.

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Palestinian president's office urges US to reinstate his visa ahead of key UN meetings

We call upon the American administration to reverse its decision. This decision will only increase tension and escalation, Palestinian presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh told The Associated Press in Ramallah on Saturday. We have been in contact since yesterday with Arab and foreign countries, especially those directly concerned with this issue. This effort will continue around the clock, he said.

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