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Mohammad Shtayyeh
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محمد اشتية
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Shtayyeh in 2022
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| Prime Minister of Palestine | |
| In office 13 April 2019 – 31 March 2024 |
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| President | Mahmoud Abbas |
| Preceded by | Rami Hamdallah |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Mustafa |
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| Born | 17 January 1958 Tell, Jordanian West Bank |
| Political party | Fatah |
| Education | Birzeit University (BA) University of Sussex (MA, PhD) |
Mohammad Ibrahim Shtayyeh (Arabic: محمد اشتية; born 17 January 1958) is a Palestinian politician, teacher, and expert in economics. He was the Prime Minister of Palestine from 2019 to 2024. He announced his resignation in February 2024, and a new government took over in March 2024.
He was chosen to be part of the Fatah political party's main committee in 2009 and 2016. Shtayyeh works closely with the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas.
In 1996, Shtayyeh became a minister for the Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction (PECDAR). This was a large fund of money meant for public projects. Before that, from 1994 to 1996, he managed the money and operations for this group.
Shtayyeh was also part of the Palestinian team at important peace talks, like the Madrid Conference in 1991. He continued to be part of negotiation teams later on. He was also chosen to be the minister of public works and housing in 2005 and 2008.
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His Education Journey
Mohammad Shtayyeh finished his first degree in business and economics in 1981 at Birzeit University. After that, he went to the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. There, he earned his advanced degree, a doctorate, in economic development in 1989.
His Career Path
From 1989 to 1991, Shtayyeh taught about economic development at Birzeit University. He then became the head of student affairs at the university until 1993.
From 1995 to 1998, Shtayyeh worked as the Secretary-General for the Central Elections Commission of Palestine. Since 2005, he has been the Palestinian governor for the Islamic Bank. He also served as the minister of public works and housing from 2005 to 2006, and again from 2008 to 2010.
Working with Elections
As the Secretary-General of the Central Elections Commission, he helped make an agreement with Israel. This agreement allowed them to work together to hold Palestinian presidential and legislative elections.
Becoming Prime Minister
Shtayyeh was chosen as Prime Minister in March 2019 and officially started his job on 13 April. During his time as Prime Minister, he tried to bring peace between different Palestinian groups. He also worked to unite the Palestinian central government in the West Bank with the group that controls the Gaza Strip.
In February 2022, when leaders from the 55 countries of the African Union met, Shtayyeh asked them to remove Israel's special observer status.
On 26 February 2024, during a difficult time in the region, Shtayyeh announced he would resign. He said he was not happy with the situation and that new government plans were needed. He also wanted the Palestinian Authority to have full control over all Palestinian territories. Shtayyeh stressed that different Palestinian groups needed to work together more than ever because of the ongoing challenges in the Gaza Strip. He stayed in his role as a temporary Prime Minister until President Mahmoud Abbas chose Mohammad Mustafa to take his place.
Awards and Recognition
- "Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite": This award was given to him by the President of France, Jacques Chirac, in May 1999.
- The Samaritan Medal: He received this award from the Samaritan Foundation in May 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Mohammad Shtayyeh para niños
