The MoSD and the Police Emphasize Strengthening Partnership to Serve the Community

 Ramallah – The Ministry of Social Development and the Police discussed today mechanisms for developing joint work and enhancing coordination to serve citizens, during a meeting between H.E. Minister of Social Development Dr. Samah Hamd and Major General Allam Al-Saqqa, Director General of the Police.

The meeting was attended on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development by Undersecretary Mr. Taha Al-Irani, Assistant Undersecretary for Social Care and Protection Mr. Akram Al-Hafi, Assistant Undersecretary for Directorates in the Northern Governorates Ms. Kholoud Abdel Khaleq, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs and Planning Mr. Ashraf Barghouthi, Director General of Childhood Affairs Mr. Mohammad Al-Qarm, and Head of the Women and Gender Unit Ms. Hiba Jibat. Representing the Police were Brigadier General (Legal) Laith Zeidan, Assistant Director General of Police for the Police Headquarters; Brigadier General Dr. Khawla Fadlallah, Director of the Family and Juvenile Protection Department; and Colonel Maher Al-Sadeq, Director of the Office of the Director General of Police.

Dr. Hamd affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Police in order to serve the public interest and protect vulnerable groups in society. She commended the efforts of the Family and Juvenile Protection Department in safeguarding the rights of women and children. She further explained that this cooperation falls within the framework of joint work on juvenile issues and domestic violence, contributing to the support of the Public Prosecution and the judiciary within the social protection system, thereby ensuring the unification of national efforts and the development of response mechanisms for the most vulnerable groups.

For his part, Major General Al-Saqqa stressed the importance of joint work with the Ministry of Social Development and unifying efforts to provide more effective services to the community, highlighting the Police’s commitment to supporting partnerships with official institutions.

The meeting concluded by emphasizing that cooperation between the Ministry of Social Development and the Police constitutes a fundamental pillar in strengthening social protection and community security, ensuring the provision of more efficient services to vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and juveniles, in light of the challenges facing Palestinian society.