An unconfirmed report from Egypt, in Arabic, says that Zahi Hawass has resigned. Can anyone translate? Link here. It comes from an Egyptologist in Germany who speaks Arabic. (Rough translation is here.)
Reports in English say the government has resigned, including Hawass, and that he said he “will not return to his position as minister even in the new government.”
Bloomberg reports that the Prime Minister has resigned.
UPDATE: The New York Times has now confirmed his resignation:
Reached by telephone, Mr. Hawass said he was happy that he had made the “right decision” in resigning and lashed out at colleagues who have criticized him, including one who has accused him of smuggling antiquities.
A good summary of why in my previous post.
More as I learn more.