The Palestinian Government resigns, hit by the war in Gaza and the lack of internal unity. Prime Minister Mohamed Shtaye calls for a new executive with a large national majority, amid the growing popularity of Hamas.

The resignation of the Executive is based on political, economic and security reasons related to "the aggression against the Palestinian people," the prime minister said this Monday. Fatah, the Palestinian faction that controls the ANP, and Hamas have made no secret in recent months that they have to bring closer positions and close ranks.