Prime Minister of Palestine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Palestine |
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Emblem of Palestine
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| Palestinian government | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Appointer | The president |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Precursor | Prime Minister of the PNA |
| Formation | 6 January 2013 |
| First holder | Salam Fayyad |
| Salary | US$48,000 annually |
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The prime minister of Palestine is the person who leads the government of Palestine. This important job is like being the main manager of the country's daily business. The position is officially called the prime minister of the State of Palestine.
This role was created in January 2013. This happened when the Palestinian National Authority was officially renamed the State of Palestine. The job replaced the older position of prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority.
How is the Prime Minister Chosen?
The prime minister is appointed, or chosen, for the job by the president of Palestine. They are expected to serve for a term of four years.
Past Prime Ministers of Palestine
Here is a list of the people who have served as the prime minister of Palestine since the position was created in 2013.
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Term of Office | Political Party | ||
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| 1 | Salam Fayyad (born 1951) |
6 January 2013 | 6 June 2013 | 151 days | Third Way | |
| 2 | Rami Hamdallah (born 1958) |
6 June 2013 | 14 April 2019 | 5 years, 312 days | Independent | |
| 3 | Mohammad Shtayyeh (born 1959) |
14 April 2019 | 31 March 2024 | 4 years, 352 days | Fatah | |
| 4 | Mohammad Mustafa (born 1954) |
31 March 2024 | Incumbent | 1 year, 150 days | Independent | |
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See also
In Spanish: Primer ministro de Palestina para niños
- Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council
- Leaders of Palestinian institutions
