Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh Resigns Government Amid Escalating Violence

Published: 26 February 2024 at 07:52

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has announced the resignation of his government governing parts of the occupied West Bank in response to the escalating violence in the West Bank and the ongoing war in Gaza. The move is seen as a step towards potential U.S.-backed reforms in the Palestinian Authority, with President Mahmoud Abbas yet to decide on accepting the resignation. The resignation is aimed at creating new political arrangements considering the current challenges and the need for Palestinian unity over the land of Palestine.

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