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2021-07-05

Summary of Key Remarks by Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh Ahead of the Cabinet 116th Meeting

 

-We hold the occupation authorities fully responsible for the life of prisoner Ghadanfar Abu Atwan, who has been on hunger strike for 62 days, and we demand his immediate release. Also, we hold the occupation authorities responsible for the life of the lawyer at the Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR), Farid al-Atrash, who was admitted to the hospital due to his deteriorating health condition following his arrest yesterday by the occupation forces at the "Container" checkpoint, northeast of Bethlehem.

 

-I salute our people in Beita village who were able to force the settlers to leave their land in Jabal Sabih through their patience, steadfastness, sacrifices, and continuous struggle. Beita has become a struggle symbol and a role model for popular resistance to protect our land from settlement projects.

 

-We condemn the new Israeli government's intensification of settlement plans, the continued demolition of citizens' facilities and homes in Al-Bustan neighborhood and Wadi Hilweh in Silwan, and the crackdown on our steadfast people in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. We also condemn the ongoing settlers' violations of the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound, and we demand an end to these violations.

 

-We condemn the settlers' killing of Mohammad Farid Hassan, from Qusra village, near Nablus, and we extend our sincere condolences to his family.

 

-With the alarming increase of the COVID-19 delta variant, I call on all citizens to continue adhering to wearing masks, social distance, and vaccinations to preserve their safety and the safety of their community. We have taken precautionary measures at the crossings to prevent the spread of the new variant, in addition to the decree issued by President Abu Mazen to extend the state of emergency for another 30 days, starting Saturday, 3 July.

 

-We reaffirm that the dignity of every Palestinian is part of the homeland's dignity and the right to life and freedom. It is a sacred right urged by divine laws and guaranteed by local and international laws and regulations.  We do not allow anyone to violate this right, and we will review any procedures that undermined or affected this right.

 

-We also affirm our respect for freedom of opinion and expression and the freedom of journalists to work without harassment that hinders their work and to allow them to perform their tasks freely and professionally per national and international laws and regulations away from hate speech and incitement that contradict our traditions, values, and faith that urges us to argue with people in the best way.

 

- I have heard the complaints of journalists Najla, Faten, and Shatha and told them: I promise you that what happened will not happen again. We all have to act within the framework of the law.

 

-The Palestinian security man is our son, our brother, the son of our village, refugee camp, and city. We must appreciate their efforts and strengthen their capabilities that are based on a firm national creed.


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