NEW : Hamas official : `` He also held the title of deputy prime minister for both administrations . I hope this signals recognition of the futility of the military approach in ... dealing with the Palestinian '' Benjamin Netanyahu 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 PLO in Jerusalem .
NEW : Hamas official : `` I hope this signals recognition of the futility of the military approach in ... dealing with the Palestinian '' Benjamin Netanyahu 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 PLO in Jerusalem .