Fatah

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishMay 181 min read

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

The outcome of Fatah's elections is significant as it reflects the ongoing power dynamics within the Palestinian leadership and affects future political direction.

Fatah's eighth General Conference concluded with delayed election results
Mahmoud Abbas was unanimously re-elected as chair
Sixty candidates competed for 18 Central Committee seats

Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishMay 171 min read

Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body

The election of Yasser Abbas to Fatah's leadership highlights the ongoing political dynamics and challenges facing Palestinian governance amid regional conflict.

Yasser Abbas elected to Fatah's central committee
First Congress in a decade held in Ramallah
Fatah faces challenges after war on Gaza

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

Politics

BreakingBBC NewsMay 151 min read

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

The rising discontent among Palestinians highlights significant political challenges for Fatah and Mahmoud Abbas's leadership.

Fatah is electing its highest decision-making body.
Mahmoud Abbas was re-elected as head of Fatah.
Polls show rising discontent among Palestinians.

Palestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishMay 141 min read

Palestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference

The outcome of Abbas's pledges could significantly impact the political landscape and legitimacy of the Palestinian Authority amid ongoing challenges.

Mahmoud Abbas pledged reforms at a Fatah conference.
He promised to hold long-delayed elections.
Abbas was unanimously re-elected as Fatah leader.

What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress?

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishMay 141 min read

What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress?

The outcomes of this congress could significantly influence the direction of Palestinian politics and Fatah's role in it.

Fatah's 8th general congress is on May 14, 2023
The congress is delayed for five years, originally due in 2021
It will elect the Central Committee and Revolutionary Council

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

Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

Palestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference

What is at stake as Fatah holds its 8th general congress?