Residents of the West Bank have long wondered whether President Mahmoud Abbas, now 91, would promote his unpopular son. In May, the president appointed his 64‑year‑old son, Yasir Abbas, to the central committee of the Fatah party. The appointment placed the wealthy son, often seen in a luxury suit, in a prominent political position. Commentators liken the move to a “Fidel Castro” figure in Palestine. The change has sparked discussion about dynastic politics in the territory.