DAHLAN RESIGNS AS NSA; ABBAS ACCEPTS RESIGNATION

C O N F I D E N T I A L JERUSALEM 001565 SIPDIS SIPDIS NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE, NSC FOR ABRAMS/SINGH/WATERS E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/27/2017 TAGS: PGOV KWBG PINS IS SUBJECT: DAHLAN RESIGNS AS NSA; ABBAS ACCEPTS RESIGNATION Classified By: Consul General Jake Walles, for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d) ¶1. (C) According to Palestinian contacts, President Mahmud Abbas accepted Muhammad Dahlan's July 26 resignation as National Security Advisor (NSA) for health concerns. The resignation letter and reply follow in paras. 2 and 3, respectively. Muhammad Dahlan's Resignation -------------- ¶2. (C) Text of Dahlan resignation letter follows: Mediterranean Health Center Institute for Physical Medicine Rehabilitation and Rheumatology IGALO In the name of God, the Beneficient and Merciful: God bless the President and General Commander, Greetings, We appreciate your extraordinary efforts in protecting the national enterprise against all major challenges; may God be with you. Owing to my personal condition and my long absence from work, which may be extended for further treatment, I hope you will accept my resignation from my post as NSA and from the other special issions you have tasked me with. My appreciatio and gratitude for your support; I promise to stnd by you constantly. Best regards, MuhammadDahlan July 26, 2007 End text President Abbs' Acceptance -------------- ¶3. (C) Text of President Abbas' reply accepting Dahla's resignation follows: Palestinian Liberatio Organization (PLO) Palestinian National Authoriy The President Dear Muhammad Dahlan, Greetngs, I have received your letter of resignationfrom the post of NSA. I do accept your reques accordingly; I would also like to express appreiation for the efforts you made and the role youplayed in serving the people and the national causein the past. I would also wish you a speedy rcovery to resume your tasks in the domains you ae involved in with the National Authority. Bet regards, Mahmud Abbas "Abu Mazen" Chairman f the PLO Executive Committee President of the Paestinian Authority Ramallah: July 26, 2007 nd text WALLES