Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Date of Birth | 15/11/1935 |
| Age | 90 years |
| Birthplace | Safed, Mandatory Palestine |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Mahmoud Abbas
The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom publicly urged Abbas to reverse the decision to postpone the elections. They warned that the delay would further erode public confidence in democratic institutions and asked Israel to avoid steps that could block eligible Palestinians from taking part.
Abbas issued a decree pushing back Palestinian Legislative Council elections, which had been scheduled for November, to 11/09/2027. Presidential elections, which have not been held since his 2005 victory, were set for the same date. Palestinian officials cited conditions in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem as the reasons for the delay.
Yasser Abbas, a son of President Mahmoud Abbas who is a businessman based mostly in Canada, was elected to the central committee of Fatah, the movement's top leadership body. His election drew attention to dynastic politics within the party.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Palestinian politician who has served as President of the Palestinian Authority since January 2005 and as Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization's Executive Committee. As of October 2026, he remains in office and has postponed Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027, with presidential elections set for the same date. |
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| Political Affiliation | Fatah |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Doctorate | Doctorate in historical studies from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia in Moscow (1982) |
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Family
| Son | Yasser Abbas |
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Career
| Presidency | President of the Palestinian Authority since January 2005 |
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| PLO Role | Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Palestinians last held a presidential election in 2005 and a legislative election in 2006 | |
| 2. He is reported to be 90 years old as of September 2026 | |
| 3. His son Yasser Abbas, a businessman who spends much of his time in Canada, was elected to Fatah's central committee in May 2026 |
