Posted 2/26/2024, 6:55:52 PM
Palestinian PM Shtayyeh Resigns with Entire Government, Citing West Bank and Gaza Violence and Need for New Political Arrangements
- Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Shtayyeh resigned along with entire government, citing violence in West Bank, Jerusalem, and "genocide" in Gaza
- Shtayyeh said resignations due to need for new political arrangements reflecting new reality in Gaza and unity
- Criticized Israel's efforts to minimize Palestinian Authority's significance and international attacks on Palestinian refugee aid agency
- Resignation amid pressure on Abbas to revamp Palestinian Authority into reliable governing body after war
- Israeli PM Netanyahu opposes two-state solution favored by US; unveiled vision for Gaza governance without mentioning Palestinian Authority