As part of the efforts of the Government Emergency Operations Room, the MoSD discusses with her Egyptian counterpart ways to enhance cooperation to support Palestinians

Ramallah –  Minister of Social Development and Relief, Dr. Samah Hamad, held a Zoom meeting yesterday with the Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Maya Morsy, to discuss avenues for joint cooperation and enhancing humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians, emphasizing coordinated efforts through the Egyptian and Palestinian Red Crescent Societies.

The meeting took place within the framework of the government’s emergency operations room for interventions in the southern governorates. Dr. Hamad expressed gratitude to her Egyptian counterpart for Egypt’s continuous support of the Palestinian people, commending their active role in sending field teams to the Rafah crossing and providing urgent humanitarian aid. She also briefed Dr. Morsy on the current situation in the West Bank and the challenges Palestinians face amid the recent escalation of the occupation's violations

Dr. Hamad outlined the efforts of the government’s operations room, which is currently working to secure shelter for families whose homes have been destroyed, clear debris, and restore essential services to affected areas. The discussion also covered urgent needs, including aid currently held in Al-Arish and ways to facilitate its entry into Gaza.

Dr. Hamad stressed the necessity of delivering aid coming from Egypt to the Palestinian Red Crescent and the Ministry of Relief, as they are the official entities responsible for receiving and distributing assistance within Palestinian territories. Dr. Morsy reaffirmed that the Egyptian Red Crescent is the designated entity responsible for coordinating the entry of humanitarian aid from Egypt, assuring continued Egyptian efforts in this regard.

Dr. Morsy also briefed Dr. Hamad on Egypt’s efforts in monitoring the condition of wounded individuals from Gaza receiving treatment in Egyptian hospitals. She noted that she had personally visited several of them, particularly injured children, to check on their health conditions. She emphasized that she is closely following up on the status of newly evacuated injured individuals to ensure they receive the necessary medical care.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Hamad underscored Egypt’s vital role in supporting the Palestinian people, expressing deep appreciation to the Egyptian Red Crescent for its significant efforts in providing urgent relief aid and monitoring the condition of the wounded. Both parties agreed to hold regular meetings to follow up on field developments and ensure continued coordination of humanitarian efforts, contributing to providing essential support to affected Palestinians.

The meeting was also attended by the Director General of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Khaled Abu Ghosh, and the Executive Director of the Egyptian Red Crescent, Dr. Amal Imam.