Marwan Barghouti seeks presidential candidacy against Mahmoud Abbas amid US pressure regarding election timing.
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Updated Sep 16
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Marwan Barghouti seeks presidential candidacy against Mahmoud Abbas amid US pressure regarding election timing.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Polling shows 34% prefer Marwan Barghouti to replace Mahmoud Abbas as PA President.1 source
Rajoub, a senior Fatah official, discussed the political maneuvering surrounding Abbas and Barghouti's candidacy.1 source
Barghouti challenges Abbas for candidacy, escalating the Palestinian leadership contest.1 source
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The entities involved
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Mahmoud Abbas
president of the Palestinian Authority since 2005
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Marwan Barghouti
Palestinian politician
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