Talab al-Qawasmi

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.

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. [ [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070515/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_palestinians Hamas kills 8 in Gaza border clash] , By Ibrahim Barzak, Associated Press Writer, 5/15/07. ] 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. [ [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070515/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_palestinians_34;_ylt=AjoLFAN_35SNS_Y9GqjHedwUvioA Top Palestinian security official quits] By SARAH EL DEEB, Associated Press, 5/14/07; [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6653437.stm Resignation deepens Gaza crisis] , BBC, 5/14/07.]

Al-Qawasmi is currently married with five children.

ee also

*History of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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