Ramallah:The Palestinian Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, has reiterated its call for the international community to take decisive action to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The plea was made during the Cabinet's weekly session, where the urgent needs of the Palestinian people in Gaza were highlighted as a top priority.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, the Cabinet emphasized the dire conditions faced by Palestinians in Gaza, who are enduring their fourth winter in inadequate shelters. The Israeli occupation's continued blockade prevents the entry of vital humanitarian aid and essential materials, exacerbating the suffering of the population.
Efforts are being made by the Palestinian Government to alleviate this suffering through field interventions such as setting up shelter centers and rehabilitating infrastructure. The Cabinet stressed the importance of cooperation from local and international parties to ensure that relief programs are not hindered.
In related developments, the Cabinet approved the allocation of 2025 road transport fees and fines revenue to various municipalities and councils, with a focus on areas facing threats of dispossession. Additionally, a draft decree-law on general amnesty was submitted to the President, proposing to terminate certain pending criminal proceedings to expedite judicial processes.
The Cabinet also endorsed agreements aimed at enhancing Palestinian industrial and agricultural exports, including ratifying bilateral agreements with the European Free Trade Association to boost exports to European countries. Furthermore, it approved November 15, 2026, as an official holiday to mark the Declaration of Independence.