Palestinian-Canadian businessman and son of Mahmoud Abbas, noted for wealth and public profile
Lebanon’s judiciary has expanded investigations into former central bank governor Riad Salameh and associates, with new warrants and continued custody amid embezzlement, shell companies, and illicit enrichment allegations. A Palestinian ambassador faces extradition amid corruption claims, while a previous arrest set the stage for ongoing scrutiny of Lebanon’s financial and political elite.
Rival Fatah factions and allied Palestinian groups are engaging in talks ahead of November legislative elections. Meetings in Egypt and in the Alamein region aim to bridge rifts within Fatah and coordinate broader opposition to the PA leadership, including potential cooperation with Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Dahlan’s Reform Current. The developments come as Abbas’s circle seeks to present a united front while preparing for a contested election landscape.
The US State Department has extended visa denials to Palestine Liberation Organization members and Palestinian Authority officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, saying they have failed to meet commitments and have pursued international legal actions and unilateral recognition that undermine peace. The Palestinian mission to the UN will keep staff waivers so diplomats can operate in New York.