Palestinian Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa has emphasized the need to transition from humanitarian relief to early recovery and restore normal life in the Gaza Strip. He made these remarks during a virtual meeting in New York on Thursday, where he participated in an international meeting on early recovery in Gaza. Mustafa stressed that the Palestinian government will continue to provide services to the Palestinian people in the sector, despite the financial crisis.
Mustafa highlighted that the Palestinian institutions are continuing to provide basic services, and partnerships with international partners are yielding tangible results. He also noted that there is an increasing mobilization of international funding mechanisms to support early recovery in Gaza. The Palestinian government is working to enhance integration with international partners, and Mustafa emphasized that the goal is to translate international commitments into tangible results on the ground.
The Palestinian Prime Minister pointed out that the required effort is not about creating new mechanisms but rather linking existing ones and expanding their scope. He stressed that this requires connecting Palestinian institutions and priorities with international financing, expertise, and executive capabilities. This, he believes, will support the early recovery process and restore basic services.
Mustafa reaffirmed that Gaza and its people, institutions, and public services remain an integral part of the Palestinian national system. He emphasized that the common goal should be to restore normal life and dignity to the Palestinian people in Gaza, rebuild Palestinian institutions, and preserve the unity of Gaza and the West Bank as a single state, land, and people.
The Palestinian Prime Minister urged the international community to invest in the current momentum and translate it into tangible results on the ground. He stated that the Palestinian government is ready to play its full role and will continue to provide services to the Palestinian people, implement its reform program, and engage constructively with the international community.
Mustafa reported that over 1.3 million tons of rubble have been removed in the Gaza Strip. He also mentioned that the Ministry of Education has launched the new academic year in the sector, despite the exceptional damage to educational infrastructure and limited financial resources. The Ministry, in cooperation with its partners in the United Nations, has established 700 temporary schools and educational spaces.
The situation in Gaza remains challenging, with the sector facing difficult humanitarian conditions due to ongoing military operations and their impact on the population and infrastructure. Key initiatives, such as the "Team Gaza Initiative" and the "Horizon Fund," have been launched to support early recovery efforts. These efforts aim to provide a framework for mobilizing and coordinating investments in vital sectors, including water, sanitation, health, and energy.
Key points
- The Palestinian government is working to translate international commitments into tangible results in Gaza.
- The early recovery process in Gaza requires connecting Palestinian institutions and priorities with international financing, expertise, and executive capabilities.
- The situation in Gaza remains challenging, with the sector facing difficult humanitarian conditions due to ongoing military operations.
