Mahmoud Abbas
Coverage of Mahmoud Abbas in the Nexus archive.
- Arab League chief says Israel blocked first foreign trip to Ramallah
Arab League secretary-general Nabil Fahmy claims Israel blocked his first foreign trip to Ramallah. Palestinian authorities informed the Arab League of Israel's rejection of the visit to meet President Mahmoud Abbas. The article mentions the ongoing situation in the West Bank since 2023, including military raids and settlement expansions.
- Palestinian leader Abbas announces elections
Palestinian leader Abbas has announced elections after 20 years without presidential and legislative elections in the Palestinian territories, which have been under war and occupation, with Mahmoud Abbas ruling by decree.
- PA’s Abbas says oft-canceled presidential elections to be held in 2027
Palestinian Authority leader Abbas announced that presidential elections, previously canceled multiple times, will be held in 2027. Abbas has remained in power for 20 years, 15 years past the original re-election date.
- 'France does not need to choose between supporting Palestinian statehood and supporting Palestinian democracy'
France recognized the State of Palestine in September 2025 with a commitment to hold elections within 12 months, which President Mahmoud Abbas has failed to honor, according to lawyer Samer Sinijlawi in an opinion piece for Le Monde.
- Some change, but much more of the same in Palestinian Fatah elections
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has joined Fatah's leadership, sparking concerns about nepotism and inclusivity within the group. The move raises questions about the future direction of Fatah. This development may impact Palestinian politics and its relations with other entities.
- Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body
Yasser Abbas, son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has been elected to the central committee of Fatah. Yasser Abbas is a 64-year-old businessman who spends most of his time in Canada. This election marks a significant development in Palestinian politics.
- Palestinian President Abbas casts vote in decisive Fatah elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has cast his vote in internal Fatah leadership elections, which will determine the future direction of the party amid questions over who will succeed the 90-year-old leader. The elections are seen as decisive for the party's leadership. Abbas's vote marks a significant moment in the election process.
- Palestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been re-elected as the leader of the Fatah movement, and he pledged to hold elections and implement reforms. Abbas was unanimously chosen to continue leading Fatah. The move aims to strengthen Abbas' position within the Palestinian Authority.