Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a successor: a political step or external pressure?
Mahmoud Abbas unexpectedly appointed a temporary successor, which caused controversy about the reasons for this decision. Possible factors include health, the influence of the United States and Israel, and a power struggle within the PARTY.
Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority (PA), announced that if he resigns, Ruhi Fattouh, head of the Palestinian National Council, will temporarily lead the PA for 90 days until the election of a new president. This step caused a wide resonance, since Abbas has not held elections for a long time, and political reforms in the autonomy have been discussed for a long time against the background of external pressure. Analysts name several possible reasons for this decision:
1️⃣ Health status: Almost 90-year-old Abbas has serious health problems, which may explain his desire to transfer power.
2 . The influence of the USA and Israel: There is a possibility that Abbas's move is related to the plans of the United States and Israel to eliminate the influence of Hamas and strengthen control over the West Bank.
3 . Internal political struggle: The struggle for leadership is intensifying within the Fatah movement, and Fattouh's appointment may be an attempt to stabilize the situation.
4️⃣ "Deal of the Century": The appointment of an interim successor may be part of a broader PA reform plan consistent with U.S. policy. However, many Palestinians doubt Abbas' motives. They believe that the only true replacement for the president can be active resistance to the occupation, while the people of Gaza remain loyal to Hamas.
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