Salam Fayyad

ModernPoliticianPalestine1952 — ?

World Bank-educated PA prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

Palestine

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)35

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score46.1

Salam Fayyad — Complete Timeline

2007 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of Palestinian AuthorityPolitical Action◆ Major

Fayyad was appointed Prime Minister by President Mahmoud Abbas after the Hamas takeover of Gaza. He led a technocratic government focused on institution-building and economic reform in the West Bank.

Palestinian AuthorityGovernmentReform

Impact: nationalconstructive

2009 AD

Launched the Fayyad PlanReform◆ Major

Fayyad unveiled a two-year plan to build state institutions and prepare for Palestinian statehood. The plan focused on governance, security, and economic development, earning international praise but limited political progress.

State-buildingReformPalestinian Authority

Impact: nationalconstructive

2013 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Fayyad resigned amid political deadlock with President Abbas and lack of progress in peace talks. His resignation marked the end of a technocratic era and a return to more factional governance in the West Bank.

ResignationPalestinian AuthorityPolitics

Impact: national