Mahmoud Abbas
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Mahmoud Abbas has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Feb 2024 on Dave Smith. Mahmoud Abbas is referenced in discussions about his role as an aging and unpopular leader of the Palestinians, particularly in relation to the uncertainty of political succession. His historical legitimacy is noted as a significant factor influencing Palestinian political continuity.
Mahmoud Rida Abbas, also known by the kunya Abu Mazen, is a Palestinian politician who has been serving as the second president of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) since 2005. He has also been the fourth chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) since 2004. Abbas is also a member of the Fatah party and was elected the party's chairman in 2009.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Feb 2024 on Dave Smith |
| Role | President of the Palestinian National Authority |
| Affiliation | Palestinian Authority; Fatah |
| Field | Politics |
How do different shows talk about Mahmoud Abbas?
2 shows discussed Mahmoud Abbas in these episodes.
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
Makmoud Abbas, who's now 89 years old.
Two Middle East Negotiators Assess Trump's Israel-Hamas Deal | The Ezra Klein Show - Dave Smith — 1 episode
Who talks about Mahmoud Abbas on podcasts?
Mahmoud Abbas came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show.
What is Mahmoud Abbas mentioned alongside?
Mahmoud Abbas is most often mentioned alongside Hamas, Hezbollah and Russia.
Mentioned together: Hamas, Hezbollah, Russia, Dave Smith, Israel, Gaza, Iran, Houthis, Libertarian Party, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.