Who was elected president of the Palestinian Authority in January 2005, after the death of Yasser Arafat in November 2004?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Mahmoud Abbas
- Step 1: Arafat died on 11 November 2004. Step 2. Abbas won the presidential election on 9 January 2005. Answer: Mahmoud Abbas. Why not the others: Barghouti, Fayyad and Haniyeh did not win that election.
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