Palestinian Authority to hold meeting to 'coordinate' aid efforts for Gaza recovery

The Wafa news agency reports that the Palestinian Authority (PA) will host an "extraordinary meeting" on Sunday to discuss ways to streamline aid efforts in the Gaza Strip. 

Key ministries involved include the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry of Public Works, the Ministry of Local Government, the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the Water and Energy Authorities and the Palestine Red Crescent Society.

Mohammed Abu al-Rob, director of the government communications office, confirmed in a statement to Wafa that the meeting aims to enhance coordination between the government and international relief agencies, focusing on emergency response operations in the region.

He highlighted ongoing collaboration between the Ministry of Public Works and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to initiate the first phase of rubble removal in vital areas of Gaza in partnership with local authorities.

Rob also discussed the critical cooperation between the Palestinian Ministry of Health and international health organisations operating in Gaza. 

The Palestine Red Crescent Society will be distributing aid it receives from its international counterparts, Rob said.