The Abbas Legacy: Consolidating Power in the Palestinian Territories Mahmoud Abbas has been at the helm of the Palestinian Authority since 2005, despite declining to face voters in an election during that time.
As his popularity wanes and criticism mounts, it's clear that the Fatah party is struggling to adapt to changing circumstances.
The upcoming Fatah party Congress in Ramallah has put a spotlight on the leadership crisis in the Palestinian Authority, with Abbas allegedly attempting to secure his family's grip on power through the appointment of his son Yasser to the 18 member central committee.