At 90, Mahmoud Abbas continues to lead the Palestinian Authority and Fatah, most recently re-elected unanimously as party head during the May 2026 Fatah congress in the West Bank. He has pledged reforms and long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections, starting with municipal votes, while advancing his son Yasser for a central committee seat and maintaining control over succession planning. Routine medical checks in early 2026 produced reassuring results, and Abbas has shown no public intent to step aside soon despite past polling showing widespread domestic calls for change. Traders weigh his advanced age and potential health risks against institutional efforts to delay or shape any transition, with upcoming party and national elections serving as key near-term catalysts.