Family Business in Ramallah: At 90, Abu Mazen Paves the Way for His Son to the Top of Power
An investigation by the New York Times reveals that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is quietly working to promote his son, Yasser Abbas, 64, to a senior leadership position within Fatah.
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A New York Times investigation reveals that Mahmoud Abbas, at age 90, is quietly positioning his 64 year old son Yasser Abbas for a senior Fatah leadership role. This raises questions about succession dynamics within the Palestinian Authority and potential internal resistance to a dynastic transfer of power.