In Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas tightens control over Fatah congress

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, aged 90, maneuvers to place allies in key positions at the Fatah congress.

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These machinations aim to strengthen his grip on the movement and sideline potential rivals.

Power concentration within Fatah reflects power struggles and succession issues within Palestinian leadership.

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