Mahmoud Abbas, 90, is preparing for the Fatah congress on May 14 to renew the party's leadership for the first time since 2016. His goal is to ensure the continuity of his influence by placing his son, Yasser Abbas, on the central committee, the executive body that concentrates power in the West Bank. The move is generating internal debate.
Political development: the dynamics of succession within the party 🏛️
The Fatah congress is an internal mechanism that defines the power structure in the West Bank. The central committee, composed of 18 members, manages the party's key decisions. Abbas seeks to modify the bylaws or use his influence so that his son can access the body, which would imply dynastic continuity. This process, observed by analysts, contrasts with the lack of general elections since 2006 and the division with Hamas.
The family dynasty as a contingency plan 👑
Abbas seems to have found the perfect solution for succession: his own son. Yasser Abbas, a businessman with little political background, could inherit the seat without going through the ballot box. A move that recalls other monarchies in the region, but with less oil and more checkpoints. At least the inheritance does not include the Gaza Strip, where Hamas has already put up its reserved sign.