Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced his resignation in a cabinet meeting in Ramallah on Monday. This decision comes amid tensions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. Shtayyeh’s government, formed in 2019, was focused on Palestinian reconciliation and preparing for elections.
In the weekly cabinet meeting, Shtayyeh stated, “The decision to resign comes in light of the developments in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Jerusalem,” acknowledging the challenging circumstances his government has faced. The government was formed by a presidential decree in April 2019 with a mandate for Palestinian reconciliation and election preparation.
President Mahmoud Abbas will now have to address the resignation of Prime Minister Shtayyeh and consider the next steps for the Palestinian government. The political situation in the region remains complex, with ongoing tensions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. The resignation adds another layer of uncertainty to the political landscape in Palestine.
The future leadership of the Palestinian government is now uncertain, as President Abbas will need to appoint a new Prime Minister to lead the country through the challenges it faces. The resignation of Prime Minister Shtayyeh comes at a critical time for Palestine, with political tensions and external pressures impacting the region. The international community will be closely watching for developments in the Palestinian government in the coming days.
