Fayyad Steps Down, But Not Really…

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad announced his resignation and his plans to step down from his post, to allow for the formation of a unity government between Hamas and Fatah. Fayyad will remain as Prime Minister until the unity government is actually formed.

Palestinian sources claim that the resignation of Fayyad is just a tactical move aimed at pressuring Hamas to soften its stance and allow Fayyad to resume his post as Prime Minister. Hamas is demanding that Fayyad be replaced by an independent candidate.

The United States has let the PA and Hamas know that it will not recognize the Palestinian unity government unless Salam Fayyad is re-appointed as Prime Minister.

U.S. obstructionism strikes again.

~ by nollla on March 8, 2009.