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Report: Abbas Under Fire within Fatah over Bid to Promote Son to Leadership
(Palestine Chronicle) As Fatah's eighth general conference approaches, President Mahmoud Abbas is pushing to elevate his son, Yasser Abbas, into the movement's top leadership, Quds News Network reported. This has sparked opposition among senior figures within Fatah's Central Committee and Revolutionary Council, as well as among factions within the PLO. Yasser Abbas, 63, has increasingly taken on a visible political role over the past two years, participating in official delegations and foreign visits. His activity has intensified in recent weeks, particularly through visits to Palestinian security institutions. Sources warn that his chances of securing a Central Committee seat through a vote remain low, increasing concerns that the leadership may resort to manipulation of the electoral process. If unsuccessful, alternative positions may be created for him within the PLO framework.