RAMALLAH, Saturday, July 13 2024 (WAFA) – Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa met today at his office in Ramallah with the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, where they discussed the latest developments in Palestine.   

During a meeting, they also discussed ways to exert more efforts in order to stop the ongoing genocide waged against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and introduce more humanitarian aid to meet the needs of the people.

Mustafa stressed that the government has not left the Gaza Strip, as it has been providing all basic services, including health, education, water and electricity in the Strip since the establishment of the National Authority,

He further affirmed that the National Authority is the only legitimate body capable of managing the Strip, which is an integral part of the Palestinian state, stressing that it is not possible to talk about a transitional period without a political and security solution.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Wael Zaqout, Minister of Social Development Samah Hamad, and Minister of State for Relief Affairs Basil Nasser.

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