Palestine — Fatah & Mahmoud Abbas

Palestine — Fatah: Palestine — Fatah held its first congress in years, re-electing Mahmoud Abbas as its head and electing new members to its central committee, including Yasser Abbas. The party faces challenges amid accusations of corruption and declining popularity.

Mahmoud Abbas: Mahmoud Abbas was re-elected as head of Palestine — Fatah and vowed to pursue reforms and hold elections. His son, Yasser Abbas, secured a seat on the central committee.

Palestine — Fatah: Palestine — Fatah, the dominant political party, approved the new position of PLO vice president. The move is unlikely to improve Palestine — Fatah's image among many Palestinians who view it as closed, corrupt, and disconnected.

Mahmoud Abbas: Mahmoud Abbas, the current President of the State of Palestine, appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as his new vice president, a move seen as a major step towards naming a successor.