'The most popular Palestinian leader has been imprisoned by Israel since 2002'
Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president in Ramallah, hangs on to increasingly tenuous control. The most recent Fatah congress, a transparent attempt by Abbas to promote his own son within the Palestinian liberation movement, mainly served to confirm the popularity of Marwan Barghouti, imprisoned by
AI Translated Summary:
Mahmoud Abbas's grip on power is weakening as he faces challenges from popular figures like Marwan Barghouti, who remains imprisoned. The recent Fatah congress highlights Abbas's attempts to consolidate power by promoting his son, but it underscores Barghouti's enduring appeal among Palestinians.
⬅ Back home Read full article ➡