US official: Gamal Mubarak resigning positive step, Posted by Meosha Eaton

As reported by Reuters:

EGYPT-USA/STEPS (URGENT)

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The resignation of Gamal Mubarak, son of President Hosni Mubarak, from Egypt's ruling party on Saturday was a "positive step", an Obama administration official said.

"We view this as a positive step toward the political change that will be necessary, and look forward to additional steps," an administration official said. (Reporting by Alister Bull; Editing by John O'Callaghan)