Hani Al-Qawasmi resigns

Palestinian Interior Minister Hani al-Qawasmeh [AFP]

It’s already weak, but now the Palestinian unity government is being rocked by the resignation of interior minister Hani Al-Qawasmi.

A lot of hope was put into Qawasmi’s appointment. His post had been a subject of lengthy negotiations and a major factor in forming the current government. Qawasmi’s decision to quit casts new doubt on whether power-sharing between Hamas and Fatah can continue, especially as this resignation comes amid renewed factional fighting.

So, who is to blame for the latest set back? And can Fatah and Hamas reach a new truce?

Find out on Inside Story at 17.30GMT on Al Jazeera English.

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