Mahmoud Abbas is a Palestinian politician who has served as the President of the Palestinian Authority since 2005. He is a member of the Fatah political party and has played a significant role in Palestinian politics for decades. Abbas was a key figure in the peace negotiations with Israel and has advocated for a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Born on March 26, 1935, in Safed, Abbas became involved in politics during his youth. He studied in Egypt and later earned a doctorate in history from Moscow State University. Throughout his career, he has focused on diplomacy and governance, aiming to improve the lives of Palestinians and achieve statehood.