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When was Mahmoud Abbas first elected as President of the Palestinian National Authority?
9 January 2009
9 January 2007
9 January 2006
9 January 2005
Answer
Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, was first elected as President of the Palestinian National Authority on 9 January 2005. He was re-elected in 2009 and 2013. Abbas is a member of the Fatah party and has been a key figure in the Palestinian struggle for independence for many years. He is considered a moderate and has been criticized by some for being too willing to compromise with Israel.
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