Official: Palestinian PM Fayyad stays on for now
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad, who has submitted his resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas, will stay on until a new government is formed, Palestinian officials said on Monday.
The former World Bank economist tendered his resignation on March 7, effective March 31, in order to help rival Palestinian factions to reach a deal on an interim government. But aides to Abbas say the prime minister could be persuaded to remain in the post. (Reuters)
