Minister of Social Development Visits Tubas and Affirms Continued Efforts to Support Displaced Families and Strengthen Their Resilience
Tubas – As Part of Government Efforts to Strengthen Citizens' Resilience, Minister of Social Development Dr. Samah Hamad Visits Displaced Families
Tubas – As part of the ongoing government efforts to support the resilience of Palestinian citizens, Minister of Social Development, Dr. Samah Hamad, visited Tubas Governorate accompanied by a ministerial delegation. The visit aimed to assess the conditions of displaced families from northern refugee camps, who were forced to flee their homes due to the ongoing aggression in the northern West Bank.
During the visit, Dr. Hamad met with several displaced families, listening to their suffering and the hardships they endure due to the lack of essential services. She affirmed that the ministry is intensifying its efforts to ensure the delivery of urgent assistance, including food and healthcare support, as well as adequate shelter. Dr. Hamad also inspected shelter centers, assessing the conditions of displaced individuals and instructing specialized teams to enhance efforts in meeting their basic needs and improving their living conditions as quickly as possible.
As part of her visit, Dr. Hamad met with Tubas Governor Ahmed Al-Asaad, who praised the role of government ministries in supporting citizens' resilience amid repeated incursions, infrastructure destruction, and forced displacement.
The ministerial delegation also reviewed the work of the Emergency Committee, observing the ongoing efforts to meet the needs of displaced individuals and secure essential supplies, particularly as the aggression continues and the holy month of Ramadan approaches.
During the visit, the ministers reaffirmed the government's unwavering support for the Palestinian people, ensuring the provision of necessary relief and shelter assistance. They also stressed the importance of continued collaboration between government entities, local authorities, civil society organizations, and the local community to ensure a comprehensive response that addresses the needs of affected citizens and provides them with the necessary support during these challenging times.
This visit comes as part of the Palestinian government's commitment to continuously supporting citizens' resilience and ensuring urgent and necessary responses to mitigate the consequences of the ongoing Israeli aggression.
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