When was Mahmoud Abbas born?

Mahmoud Abbas was born on 15 November 1935 in Safed.

What positions has Mahmoud Abbas held?

Positions held by Mahmoud Abbas include: president of the State of Palestine (since 14 October 2008); President of the Palestinian National Authority (since 15 January 2005); Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (since 11 November 2004); chairperson (since 2004); Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (2003–2003).

Where did Mahmoud Abbas study?

Mahmoud Abbas was educated at Damascus University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

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Mahmoud Abbas

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President of the Palestinian Authority since 2005

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Mahmoud Rida Abbas, also known by the kunya Abu Mazen, is a Palestinian politician who has been serving as the second president of Palestine and the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) since 2005. He has also been the fourth chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) since 2004. Abbas is also a member of the Fatah party and was elected the party's chairman in 2009.

Quick facts

Born: 15 November 1935 wd
Place of birth: Safed wd
Citizenship: Mandatory Palestine, Occupied Palestinian territory wd
Occupation: politician, jurist wd
Political party: Fatah wd
Education: Damascus University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia wd
Spouse: Amina Abbas wd
Official website: president.ps wd
Social media: Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

president of the State of Palestine (since 14 October 2008)
President of the Palestinian National Authority (since 15 January 2005)
Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (since 11 November 2004)
chairperson (since 2004)
Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (30 March 2003 – 7 October 2003)
Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (1996–2003)
chairperson (1996–2002)
Head of Negotiations Affairs Department (1994–2003)

Awards wd

Order of Friendship (2013)
Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella (2011)
Order of Francisco de Miranda (2014)
Order of Glory and Honor (2015)
honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
National Order of Merit (2014)
Order of Mubarak the Great (2013)
Order of Isa II (2017)
Order of Merit (2013)
Order of the Republic (2017)
Medal of Friends of the Algerian Revolution (2021)
Order of Palestine (2015)
Order of the Star of Romania (2022)
Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin (2013)

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Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN24 September 2026
Abbas accuses Israel of waging ‘genocidal war’ in Gaza, in pre-recorded UN address24 September 2026

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When was Mahmoud Abbas born?: Mahmoud Abbas was born on 15 November 1935 in Safed.
What positions has Mahmoud Abbas held?: Positions held by Mahmoud Abbas include: president of the State of Palestine (since 14 October 2008); President of the Palestinian National Authority (since 15 January 2005); Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (since 11 November 2004); chairperson (since 2004); Prime Minister of the Palestinian National Authority (2003–2003).
Where did Mahmoud Abbas study?: Mahmoud Abbas was educated at Damascus University, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

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Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 6 November 2026

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