Posted 2/26/2024, 7:06:48 PM
Palestinian PM Shtayyeh Resigns, Opening Door for Unity Government in Gaza After Israel-Hamas War
- Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh resigned along with his government citing new realities in Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war
- The resignations could pave the way for a technocratic unity government to potentially govern Gaza
- Shtayyeh's preferred replacement is Mohammed Mustafa, an economist who could form an expert cabinet
- The Palestinian Authority currently has limited powers in the West Bank and lost control of Gaza in 2007
- Shtayyeh's resignation comes amid U.S. pressure on the P.A. to reform so it can play a role in governing Gaza post-war, but Israel's plan does not mention the P.A.