Abbas was elected on 9 January 2005 to serve as President of the Palestinian National Authority until 15 January 2009, but extended his term until the next election in 2010, citing the PLO …

Following Arafat's death on 11 November 2004, Rawhi Fattouh, leader of the Palestinian Legislative Council became acting president of the Palestinian Authority as provided for in …

President Abbas’s involvement in national and political activities began in the mid-fifties. At the time Abbas and number of colleagues formed a secret organization, in the wake of which, the …

The president of the Palestinian National Authority (Arabic: رئيس السلطة الوطنية الفلسطينية) is the highest-ranking political position (equivalent to head of state) in the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).

Jan 1, 2025 · Mahmoud Abbas is the president of the Palestinian Authority (2005– ). He was instrumental in laying the foundations for peace with Israel and for Palestinian self …

Oct 28, 2023 · Mahmoud Abbas is the president of the Palestinian Authority, the governing body that exercises partial control over the West Bank. Abbas is a member of the Fatah party, a …

Nov 30, 2024 · Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), has nominated Rawhi Fattouh to take over if he cannot continue in his post due to poor health.

May 22, 2024 · Mahmoud Abbas, a long-time politician and architect of diplomatic ties with Israel, has been the president of the Palestinian Authority (PA) for nearly two decades since the …

Jan 23, 2025 · Palestinian Authority - Mahmoud Abbas, Peace Process, Negotiations: Arafat remained president until his death in 2004; Abbas succeeded him as chairman of the PLO and …

Mar 30, 2024 · It is headed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who has not faced an election in almost two decades. Abbas will continue to oversee the new government, casting …