What happened to Mahmoud Abbas?
He has been the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) since 11 November 2004, PNA president since 15 January 2005, and State of Palestine president since 8 May 2005. Abbas is also a member of the Fatah party and was elected chairman in 2009.
Who leads West Bank?
The Palestinian Authority head of government is Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh. President Abbas is also chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization and general commander of the Fatah movement. Six Palestinian Authority security forces agencies operate in parts of the West Bank.
Who heads Palestine?
| President of the State of Palestine | |
|---|---|
| Coat of arms of Palestine | |
| Presidential standard | |
| Incumbent Mahmoud Abbas since 15 Jan 2005 | |
| Term length | 4 years Renewable |
Who replaced Ariel Sharon when he was hospitalized after his stroke?
| Ariel Sharon | |
|---|---|
| President | Moshe Katsav |
| Deputy | Ehud Olmert |
| Preceded by | Ehud Barak |
| Succeeded by | Ehud Olmert |
Is Palestine Middle East?
Palestine is a small region of land that has played a prominent role in the ancient and modern history of the Middle East.
What is the Gaza Strip and West Bank?
The Gaza Strip and the West Bank are two Palestinian territories that were part of Mandate Palestine and were captured by Israel during the Six-Day War in 1967. There are over 5 million Palestinians combined living in the two territories.
Who runs the Gaza Strip?
Since 2007, the Gaza Strip has been de facto governed by Hamas, which claims to represent the Palestinian National Authority and the Palestinian people.
Who is head of PLO?
Since 29 October 2004, Mahmoud Abbas has been the Chairman of the PLO EC.
Who has power in Palestine?
Palestinian National Authority
| Palestinian National Authority السلطة الفلسطينية الوطنية as-Sulṭa al-Waṭanīya al-Filasṭīnīya | |
|---|---|
| Government | Semi‑presidential |
| • President | Mahmoud Abbas |
| • Prime Minister | Mohammad Shtayyeh |
| Legislature | Legislative Council |