After Mahmoud Abbas: Who Does Israel Want to Lead the Palestinians?

‘The Fatah movement launched its seventh general congress this week, amid heated speculation about the future of its leader, Mahmoud Abbas. He also heads the Palestinian Authority, the Palestinians’ effective government-in-waiting in the occupied territories.
Among those watching closely as events unfold over the next few days in Ramallah is the leadership of Israel. The congress – the first since 2009 – will determine the make up of Fatah’s main representative bodies and may offer clues as to whom is best placed to succeed the 81-year-old Abbas.
There has been speculation that the Palestinian leader may appoint a deputy, in an effort to encourage a peaceful transition of power.’
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