Abbas might resign if peace talks fail

BETHLEHEM, West Bank, Oct. 8 (UPI) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas might resign if peace talks with Israel fail, a negotiator said.

Abbas hinted of his possible resignation during a meeting of the Palestinian National Council of Amman, Ma'an News Agency reported Friday.

Nabil Shaath, a Palestinian negotiations team member, said Thursday Abbas would resign if the talks fail, but he did not say when.

Abbas attended the meeting before heading to Libya, where he will participate in meetings of the Arab League Summit and Arab Follow-up Committee.

Abbas has threatened to walk out since peace talks resumed Sept. 2 and was expected to announce his official stance before the Arab League, the report said.