Hani Talab al-Qawasmi | |
|---|---|
| Interior Minister of the Palestinian National Authority | |
| In office March 2007 –April 2007 | |
| President | Mahmoud Abbas |
| Preceded by | Said Seyam |
| Succeeded by | Abdel-Razak al-Yehiyeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Political party | Hamas/Independent |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Hani Talab al-Qawasmi is a Palestinian politician. He was born in Gaza,although his family originated from Hebron in the modern-day West Bank and emigrated to Gaza in 1949. Al-Qawasmi received his BA degree in accounting from Cairo University and pursued his studies and got a high diploma in human resources from Cairo University. Al-Qawasmi worked at the religious al-Azhar Institute for 10 years. He worked with the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority in its Civil Affairs Ministry for 7 years. [1]
He currently works as general director of administrative affairs at the Interior Ministry,effectively the Interior Minister of the Palestinian National Authority,upon a decision from the Cabinet.
In May 2007,the coalition deal between Hamas and Fatah appeared to be weaker,as new fighting broke out between the two factions. This was considered a major setback. [2] Al-Qawasmi,who had been considered a moderate civil servant acceptable to both factions,resigned due to what he termed harmful behavior by both factions. [3]
Al-Qawasmi is currently married with five children.
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