The prime minister of the Palestinian Territories, Mohammad Shtayyeh, resigned in Ramallah on Monday, saying the latest developments in the region, including the Gaza war, are behind the move. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reportedly requested the resignation following pressure from Arab countries in the region and the United States, according to a report by broadcaster Watan TV, which cited government officials. There had been reports of his resignation for some time. The move is seen as a step towards achieving peace in the Middle East by reforming the Palestinian Authority (PA) to gov…