kids encyclopedia robot

Prime Minister of Palestine facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Prime Minister of Palestine
Flag of Palestine.svg
Coat of arms of Palestine.svg
Emblem of Palestine
Dr. Mohammad Mustafa (cropped).JPG
Incumbent
Mohammad Mustafa

since 31 March 2024
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

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
Took office Left office Time in office
1
Salam Fayyad
Salam Fayyad
(born 1951)
6 January 2013 6 June 2013 151 days Third Way
2
Rami Hamdallah
Rami Hamdallah
(born 1958)
6 June 2013 14 April 2019 5 years, 312 days Independent
3
Mohammad Shtayyeh
Mohammad Shtayyeh
(born 1959)
14 April 2019 31 March 2024 4 years, 352 days Fatah
4
Mohammad Mustafa
Mohammad Mustafa
(born 1954)
31 March 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 128 days Independent

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Primer ministro de Palestina para niños

  • Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council
  • Leaders of Palestinian institutions
kids search engine
Prime Minister of Palestine Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.