[61191] At 90: Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) re-elected as chairman of the Fatah movement

Abu Mazen continues in his role at the head of Fatah

In an internal selection process, 90-year-old Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) was elected for another term as chairman of the Fatah movement. The news of his re-election was reported extensively on various Telegram channels on May 14, 2026.

According to reports on News from the Field on Telegram and 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️, the election was ratified despite his advanced age. The matter also resonated on the 🚫 Israel News Without Censorship 🚫 channel, which noted the fact that Abbas will continue to lead the movement.

At the same time, Amichai Stein | The Political Channel also reported on the move. It should be noted that this channel presents a line that emphasizes clear political and international positions, and sometimes criticizes the conduct of the Palestinian leadership.

In reports brought by Israel Hayom and News Line, it was emphasized that the appointment passed "with no opponents in the vote". This figure indicates Abu Mazen's absolute control over the movement's institutions, even at this stage of his tenure.