(VOVworld) - Palestinian leaders have asked Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah for a “temporary” cabinet reshuffle, as in-fighting between political factions further dampened chances of a unified government.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (middle) chaired a meeting with the Palestine Liberation Organisation’s Executive Committee to form a new government (Photo: AFP)

Ahmed Majdalani, a senior Palestine Liberation Organisation official, said that following an agreement reached Wednesday night, Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah announced a cabinet reshuffle which coincides with ongoing negotiations between all parties, including Hamas, to form a national unity government.

Earlier, at a meeting of the Palestine Liberation Organisation’s Executive Committee, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced the cabinet reshuffle, appointing Prime Minister Hamdallah to be in charge of this task.