Official: Abbas to decide on PM's resignation today, tomorrow

Palestinian Government Spokesperson Ihab Basiso said that Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah presented his resignation letter to President Mahmoud Abbas's office, but the president has yet to read it. He noted that Abbas is expected to decide whether to accept the resignation on Thursday or on Friday.

The spokesperson related that Hamdallah resigned because his authority was undermined by his two deputies. (Elior Levy)