Government to hold extraordinary meeting to coordinate plans for Gaza's recovery efforts

Government to hold extraordinary meeting to coordinate plans for Gaza's recovery efforts
RAMALLAH, January 19 2025 (WAFA) - In an effort to streamline the recovery and humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian government is scheduled to hold an extraordinary meeting this evening, Sunday, to coordinate the work of various ministries and official bodies operating in the region.
Key ministries involved include the Ministry of Social Development, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Health, the Water and Energy Authorities, as well as the Red Crescent Society.
Mohammed Abu al-Rob, Director of the Government Communications Office, confirmed in a statement to WAFA that the meeting aims to enhance coordination between the government and international relief agencies, particularly regarding emergency response operations in the region.
He emphasized ongoing efforts between the Ministry of Public Works and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to begin the first phase of rubble removal in vital areas of Gaza, in collaboration with local authorities.
Abu al-Rob also discussed the critical cooperation between the Ministry of Health and international health organizations operating in Gaza. The goal is to bolster the capacity of health institutions to provide urgent medical care to the tens of thousands of injured individuals.
Further, he emphasized the role of the Ministry of Social Development and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in distributing aid, noting that the Ministry is set to receive several shipments of humanitarian supplies from the Red Crescent. These shipments will be distributed to eligible families based on the Ministry’s national registry, which identifies those most in need.
In addition, the government has instructed the Water and Energy Authorities to expand efforts to repair the main water connections and introduce fuel shipments to operate water pumping stations. This will ensure the supply of drinking water and the proper handling of wastewater to prevent contamination in residential areas.
The government is expected to issue a detailed statement once the meeting concludes, outlining the next steps in the recovery process.
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