There are many ways to contribute to the society and the country , and not necessarily through politics , '' he said . NEW : PLO official : `` The Palestinian Authority is not a terrorist organization and we are not against the United States or any other country. Ehud Barak says he wants to spend more time with his family . Despite speculation of a new party , he says he wo n't contest the elections due in January . His resignation comes after a lethal conflict with Hamas in Gaza .
NEW : PLO official : `` The Palestinian Authority is not a terrorist organization and we are not against the United States or any other country. Ehud Barak says he wants to spend more time with his family . Despite speculation of a new party , he says he wo n't contest the elections due in January . His resignation comes after a lethal conflict with Hamas in Gaza .