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The Inquiry: What’s next for Palestinian leadership?

What’s next for Palestinian leadership?

14/09/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - The Inquiry, What’s next for Palestinian leadership?

Who will replace Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas?

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is nearing the end of his rule. There’s no plan for how to replace him which could have serious consequences for the Palestinian people.

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is ageing and his ruling Fatah party is deeply unpopular.  There have been protests against him and the Palestinian Authority.  Many Palestinians feel the PA has lost legitimacy.  

There’s no plan for how to choose a successor to Mahmoud Abbas and any candidate is likely to be controversial.  There’s a risk that an unpopular replacement may throw the occupied territories into chaos, even violence, and have major implications for the future goals of Palestinian people. 

Contributors:
Dalia Hatuqa, independent Palestinian journalist.
Khalil Shikaki, Professor of Political Science and director of the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research.
Ahmad Khalidi, political analyst and writer on Palestinian and Middle East political and strategic affairs. 
Ines Abdel Razak, executive director of the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy.

Presenter: Emily Wither
Producer: Louise Clarke
Researcher: Matt Toulson
Editor: Tara McDermott
Sound engineer: Jack Wood

(Photo: Palestinians celebrate vote. Credit: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)

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