Minister Hamad Concludes Visit to Qalqilya with Field Tour in Azzun: "We Will Continue Supporting Staff and Responding to the Needs of the Most Affected Areas"
Qalqilya – Minister of Social Development and Acting Minister of State for Relief Affairs, Dr. Samah Hamad, continued her visit to Qalqilya Governorate with a field tour of the Ministry’s Directorate in Qalqilya and its branch office in Azzun. She emphasized that strengthening the Ministry’s response in marginalized and affected areas remains a top government priority, especially under the current economic challenges and imposed restrictions.
Accompanied by Qalqilya Governor Major General Hussam Abu Hamda, Deputy Minister Mr. Taha Al-Irani, Director of the Qalqilya Directorate Mr. Maher Odeh, Azzun Mayor Mr. Fadel Hawari, Kafr Thulth Mayor Mr. Jihad Odeh, and Asla Village Council Head Mr. Suleiman Othman, the visit also included a delegation of general directors and department officials from the Ministry.
Mr. Maher Odeh delivered a detailed presentation on key interventions carried out by the Ministry, covering health insurance files, support for the elderly, and regulation of nurseries. He also outlined challenges related to staff shortages, calling for improved resource distribution and strengthened community partnerships.
Dr. Hamad concluded her visit in the town of Azzun, where she met with staff at the branch office and praised their dedication under exceptional circumstances. She affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to reviewing the town’s demands, particularly regarding the reintegration of eastern villages under its jurisdiction, human resource support, and improving service quality for vulnerable groups.
Governor Abu Hamda expressed pride in the steadfastness of Azzun, describing it as a “national stronghold” and stressing that addressing challenges requires unity and coordination between official and community actors.
Azzun Mayor Mr. Fadel Hawari highlighted the difficult living conditions due to ongoing closures since the outbreak of war on Gaza, noting the martyrdom of 13 residents and the detention of over 170 others, along with the denial of farmers’ access to their lands.
He pointed to a severe shortage of staff, with one social worker handling over 800 cases without even the minimum operational supplies, affirming the municipality’s readiness to strengthen collaboration with the Ministry to serve the local population.
This visit falls within the Ministry’s broader plan to intensify its field presence and ensure that social protection services reach the most vulnerable areas.
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MoSD Participates in the Opening of Dr. Imran Development Building and Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association Headquarters in Kufr Ni’ma
Ramallah – Minister of Social Development and Minister of State for Relief Affairs, Dr. Samah Hamad, participated in the opening of the “Dr. Imran Development Building” and the headquarters of Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association in the town of Kufr Ni’ma in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate. The event was attended by the Head of Kufr Ni’ma Village Council, the President of Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association, Fathi Ali Attaya, members of the administrative board, a number of dignitaries, and residents of the town. During her speech, Dr. Hamad stressed the importance of the role played by community institutions in strengthening national resilience and expanding the umbrella of social protection. She praised local initiatives that stem from the spirit of solidarity and volunteerism to serve the most vulnerable groups. Dr. Hamad also commended the efforts made to utilize the building and transform it into a developmental space that serves the residents of the town, affirming that this project represents a model of responsible community work based on sustainability and service to citizens. She emphasized that the humanitarian and living conditions faced by the Palestinian people, whether in the Gaza Strip or in the northern governorates of the West Bank, require strengthening civil and developmental work, pointing to the difficult circumstances citizens are enduring amid the current situation, the financial blockade, and the increasing numbers of displaced and affected families. She stated that the Ministry continues its work in providing social protection for the most vulnerable groups through a comprehensive system of services that includes relief efforts, child protection, women’s protection, and services for persons with disabilities and older persons, within an approach based on protection, care, and ultimately empowerment. Dr. Hamad stressed that the presence of active civil society institutions, such as Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association, enhances the ability of Palestinian society to remain resilient and provide services to citizens. She called for investment in education and employment as two essential pillars for strengthening the resilience of the Palestinian people and empowering them economically and socially. She also noted that the Ministry, through the National Social Registry, continues to monitor the conditions of the most vulnerable families, explaining that nearly 85% of families in the Gaza Strip are now living in conditions of vulnerability due to the severe humanitarian situation. For its part, Al-Na’ma Charitable Development Association affirmed its continued implementation of developmental and social programs, particularly in supporting university students and underprivileged families, in line with its mission to strengthen solidarity and community protection within the town.
