Mahmoud al-Habbash (Religious Affairs Advisor)
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Mahmoud al-Habbash is Mahmoud Abbas's adviser on religious and Islamic affairs. He is also the Palestinian Authority's top Sharia judge. Al-Habbash was previously minister of Awqaf and Religious Affairs between 2009 and 2014.