Tag Archives: Salam Fayyad

Palestinian PM resigns, un-resigns, re-resigns

Posted on 23 June 2013 by

Back in April Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian Prime Minister, tendered his resignation. The resignation comes following major disagreements over government policy in the Palestinian Authority and rumors that Abbas would fire Fayyad, who also serves as finance minister. The world … Continue reading →

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Hamas and PA make peace, push peace further away

Posted on 8 February 2012 by

Palestinian enemies rivals Mahmoud Abbas of the PA (aka Fatah aka the PLO) and Khaled Mashaal of Hamas have signed yet another unity pact in an effort to lead the Palestinians to elections. The announcement was made jointly on Monday … Continue reading →

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And Bah Humbug to you too!

Posted on 19 December 2011 by

In a very unseasonal message of peace on earth and goodwill to all men except Israel, the Mayor of Bethlehem has called for a boycott of Israel. In his annual Christmas message, the mayor of Bethlehem, Victor Batarseh, called Thursday … Continue reading →

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