Hakam Balawi

Hakam Umar As‘ad Balawi (; 1938 – 28 November 2020) was a Palestinian politician and a member of the Palestinian National Authority cabinet and the Palestinian Legislative Council.

Early life and education Balawi was born in the town of Bal'a, near Tulkarm in British Mandate Palestine in 1938. He had diplomas in administration, journalism and education.

Career

Balawi was the deputy head of the central information committee of Fatah from 1968 to 1978. His political career began when he was assigned as the Palestine Liberation Organization's ambassador to Libya from 1973 to 1975, His tenure lasted until 24 February 2005 when a new cabinet formed. Balawi was also a member of executive committee of Fatah, a member of the Palestinian National Council and the Secretary of the Union of Palestinian Writers and Journalists.

Personal life Balawi wrote several plays and novels. He was married and had four children.