Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, has clarified a succession plan after more than two decades in control.
He stated that if he were to vacate his role, his deputy would assume leadership for a short period. This interim leadership would last only until elections could be held to select a new president.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/world/middleeast/palestinian-authority-abbas-deputy-succession.html
