Mahmoud Abbas Gives Up His Leadership In Fresh Blow To Peace Process -- Times Online
Mahmoud Abbas, the increasingly isolated Palestinian President, announced yesterday that he would not stand for re-election in polls due in January, dealing a further blow to the US-sponsored peace process.
The announcement, made as Mr Abbas’s political standing hit an all-time low, exposed Palestinian frustrations at the Obama Administration’s failure to halt Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank.
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More News On The Resignation Of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Highlights from Abbas speech -- Reuters
Palestinian shock: President says he wants to quit -- AP
PA President Abbas pressures U.S.: I will not run for reelection in January -- Haaretz
Top Palestinian Rules Out Race for Re-election -- New York Times
Clinton appears to accept Abbas move to step down -- AFP
In a Warning to Obama, Abbas Quits Palestinian Election -- Time Magazine
Palestinian presidency: Likely candidates -- The Guardian
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