Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms

The Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Mohammad Shtayyeh, chose to resign on Monday.

US welcomes Palestinian Authority's plan for reform after government's resignation

'We do welcome steps for the PA to reform and revitalize itself,' says State Department - Anadolu Ajansı

Palestinian Authority Government 'Resigns' in Fake Display of Reform for U.S.

The Palestinian Authority (PA) government performed the empty gesture of resignation on Monday -- with the notable exception of President Mahmoud Abbas -- in an attempt to appease U.S. pressure for "reform" as a condition for governing postwar Gaza.

Palestinian president accepts government’s resignation

According to the news agency WAFA, Abbas has already signed the relevant order

Video. Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation

Video. A six-week pause in fighting is being negotiated to allow for the release of hostages and prisoners and the delivery of aid into Gaza.

The Palestinian Authority government, based in the occupied West Bank, submitted its resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday, according to Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh in Ramallah. "Submit the government's resignation to the president on February 20 and present it in writing today," Shtayyeh said in Ramallah, explaining that this decision was taken due to "the events related to the aggression against Gaza Strip and the escalation in…