RAMALLAH, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa said on Tuesday that his government has shared the executive program of the Gaza recovery and reconstruction plan with foreign governments and international organizations.
In a statement after a weekly cabinet meeting, Mustafa said the program sets out a strategic vision for rebuilding the war-torn Gaza Strip and outlines recovery priorities.
He said the government and its international partners were ready to begin implementation as soon as conditions on the ground allow, given the current humanitarian and security challenges.
Mustafa said coordination was underway with UN agencies, donor countries, and international organizations to ensure recovery efforts in Gaza are carried out "in a coordinated and integrated manner."
He urged the United Nations and relief agencies to act quickly to help thousands of displaced families facing worsening conditions as winter approaches, warning that many living in low-lying areas could face flooding and other risks without immediate assistance.
The prime minister called for urgent measures to provide safe shelters and necessities to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the enclave.
According to the government, the plan builds on the Arab Plan for Recovery, Reconstruction and Development in Gaza, endorsed at an Arab summit in Cairo in 2015. It outlines a five-year framework worth about 67 billion U.S. dollars, covering 56 programs across 18 sectors, including housing, infrastructure, and the economy. ■
