In a statement received by RAMATTAN, Fayyad pointed out "the resignation would go into effect after the formation of a new Palestinian unity government, but no later than the end of the current month."
"I submitted resignation to president Abbas to support the efforts of restoring the Palestinian unity," Fayyad said, according to the statement.
"I submitted resignation to president Abbas to support the efforts of restoring the Palestinian unity," Fayyad said, according to the statement.
In a telephone conversation with one of Fayyad's advisor, Jamal Zaqout confirmed Fayyad's resignation, adding "the resignation of Fayyad came to pave the way for a new Palestinian government of national unity."
Commenting on Fayyad's resignation, Hamas senior leader, Ayman Taha welcomed the decision of Fayyad, indicating "Fayyad's resignation would put things back to normal."
Fayyad's decision can be seen as a goodwill gesture towards Hamas, and could support the ongoing reconciliation talks between all the Palestinian factions especially Fatah and Hamas.
Fayyad was entrusted by Abbas to form a Palestinian government after Hamas took over the power in
Source: Ramattan
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