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Prime Minister of the State of Palestine
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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 48,000 USD annually

The Prime Minister of the State of Palestine is like the main manager of the government in the State of Palestine. This important job helps lead the country. The Prime Minister works with the President to make decisions and run things.

This special job started in January 2013. Before that, the area was known as the Palestinian National Authority. When it officially became the State of Palestine, the title of the leader changed too. So, the Prime Minister helps lead the government of the State of Palestine.

How the Prime Minister is Chosen

The Prime Minister is chosen by the President of the State of Palestine. The President picks someone they think is best to lead the government.

Leaders of Palestine: Prime Ministers Since 2013

Since 2013, several people have held the important job of Prime Minister. Here is a list of these leaders and when they served.

No. Portrait Name
(Birth–Death)
Term Political party
Took office Left office Duration
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, 94 days Independent

See Also

  • Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council
  • Leaders of Palestinian institutions

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