Mahmoud Abbas‘ Conflicting Legacy & the Future of the Palestinian Authority | Honest Reporting

In June 2022, it was rumored that Mahmoud Abbas, the octogenarian president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), was suffering from health issues and that his condition might be deteriorating rapidly. While Abbas’ office was quick to put this rumor to rest, this was but the latest incident in the past few years that raises questions about how much time Abbas, a lifelong chain smoker with a history of heart problems, has left in power.