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Fayyad Resignation: No Effect On Palestinian Reconciliation

The resignation of Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad is unlikely to contribute to Hamas-Fatah reconciliation and the formation of a national unity government, writes Hazem Balousha.

Hazem Balousha
Hazem Balousha
Apr 17, 2013
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad sits at the head of a Palestinian cabinet meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah April 16, 2013. Abbas accepted Fayyad's resignation on Saturday, but is likely to keep him in office for the next few weeks while the U.S. tries to revive Middle East peace talks, officials said on Monday. REUTERS/ Mohamed Torokman (WEST BANK - Tags: POLITICS) - RTXYNV1
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad sits at the head of a Palestinian cabinet meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah, April 16, 2013. — REUTERS/ Mohamed Torokman

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