The experiment ended in June of that year with Hamas taking over Gaza , leaving Fatah in charge in the West Bank . Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Abbas steps down . Fayyad 's resignation is expected to make way for unity government . Fayyad was appointed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in protest .
Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Abbas steps down . Fayyad 's resignation is expected to make way for unity government . Fayyad was appointed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in protest .