Mahmud Abbas
Mahmud Abbas is the President of the Palestinian Authority and a prominent political figure in Palestinian politics. He has been a central figure in the Palestinian national movement and has served as president since 2005. Abbas is known for his moderate stance and advocacy for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Recently, he was in the news for condemning a controversial proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Gaza, emphasizing that the legitimate rights of Palestinians are non-negotiable and that Gaza is an integral part of the State of Palestine.
Born on Mar 26, 1935 (90 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 3 | 5.33 | 0.21% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 20,415 | $700,000 | 1,651$ |
| Spain | 3 | 6.67 | 0.19% | +10% | 46,754,778 | 95,477 | $1,400,000 | 2,859$ |
| Turkey | 2 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +10% | 84,339,067 | 110,906 | $720,000 | 947$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,923 | $530,000 | 311$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,694 | $1,700,000 | 1,060$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 26,838 | $450,000 | 267$ |
| Germany | 1 | 3.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 52,072 | $3,845,000 | 2,390$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 625,978 | 474 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 77,397 | $280,000 | 98$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 33,336 | $106,000 | 66$ |
| Finland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,038 | $272,000 | 493$ |
| Totals | 16 | 597,663,009 | 456,570 | $10,076,000 | 10,197$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Turkey:
Mahmud Abbas has committed to holding general elections in 2026.
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Spain:
Carney communicated his position to Mahmud Abbas during a phone call.
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Finland:
Mahmud Abbas leads the Palestinian Authority, which is seen as a rival to Hamas.
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Germany:
Mahmud Abbas is the long-time president of the Palestinian Authority, facing criticism for corruption and lack of democratic processes.
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Argentina:
Macron wrote a letter to Mahmud Abbas regarding the recognition of Palestine.
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Canada:
Macron published a letter sent to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas confirming France’s intention to press ahead with recognition.
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Kenya:
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas met with Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
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Pakistan:
Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas’s deputy, Hussein al Sheikh, welcomed France’s intent to recognise the state of Palestine.
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Switzerland:
Mahmud Abbas is the current president of the Palestinian Authority and is mentioned as a key figure whose potential death could lead to a power vacuum.
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Turkey:
Mahmud Abbas is the President of the State of Palestine.
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