Ramalah – Zaytoun News
Palestinian prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, at the outset of the Cabinet weekly session, held today, Tuesday, outlined the key outcomes, discussions and efforts made at the Cairo Ministerial Conference to Strengthen Humanitarian Response in Gaza, reaffirm intensified international pressure on the Israeli occupation to resume the entry of aid, plan for emergency relief, and reiterate support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
The Prime Minister extended renewed gratitude to Egypt for hosting the conference, which brought together 103 delegations representing various countries, organizations, and international bodies.
The Cabinet reiterated the State of Palestine’s categorical and unequivocal rejection of any attempts to perpetuate the Israeli occupation in Gaza, diminish its geographic area, or annex any part of the State of Palestine’s lands.
In a similar context, the Cabinet was briefed by the Minister of Social Development on the obstacles imposed by the Israeli occupation on the entry of aid into Gaza. The Minister highlighted ongoing efforts and coordination with relief organizations to increase ad enhance aid distribution to those in dire need.
Accordingly, the Cabinet approved leasing an emergency facility in Gaza to mobilize and receive humanitarian aid, addressing the pressing need for effective and streamlined distribution, especially given the occupation’s deliberate targeting of previous storage facilities. The Cabinet also discussed governmental interventions to address the aftermath of Israeli incursions into West Bank governorates.
It expressed profound appreciation to all institutions and workers serving the Palestinian people, particularly the dedicated teams from the Civil Defense, the Ministry of Public Works, local councils, and key partners such as chambers of commerce. Their proactive and collaborative efforts in rehabilitating roads and infrastructure have been instrumental in strengthening the resilience and steadfastness of the Palestinian people during these difficult times.
On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, marked on December 3, the Cabinet extended heartfelt greetings and appreciation to individuals with disabilities, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to safeguarding their rights and ensuring their integration into institutional frameworks.
The Cabinet emphasized that this is particularly significant in light of the devastating impact of ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. According to estimates by the Palestinian General Union of People with Disabilities, the Israeli occupation has left over 90,000 Palestinian citizens with life-changing disabilities since the onset of its aggression on Gaza.
The Cabinet also welcomed President Mahmoud Abbas’s recent decree amending the State Property Management Law. This important amendment introduces new standards designed to facilitate citizens’ ability to lease state lands, particularly in areas near the apartheid and separation wall or those targeted for colony expansion.
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