The Fatah party elects new central commitee for the first time in 10 years

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The Fatah party elects new central commitee for the first time in 10 years Middle East

Issued on: 14/05/2026 - 15:37

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The Fatah party is due to elect its new central committee for the first time in 10 years. It comes as questions arise over whether President Mahmoud Abbas will finally step aside after more than two decades at the helm. Major figures from within the movement are boycotting the vote and accusing the leadership of usurping power. Story by Delano D’Souza.

Video by: Delano D'SOUZA Keywords for this article

• Fatah
• Mahmoud Abbas
• Israel
• Hamas
• Gaza Strip
• Palestinian Territories
• military
• Benjamin Netanyahu
• ceasefire
• hostages

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