Palestinian emergency response and national resilience

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa has initiated efforts to coordinate emergency responses and bolster national resilience in response to escalating Israeli military threats and settler violence.

Initially, the Palestinian Cabinet focused on addressing immediate humanitarian needs and the systematic undermining of Palestinian political and legal systems. This included responding to threats of a ‘comprehensive war’ by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, managing a surge in settler attacks, and addressing the demolition of Palestinian homes. The administration also emphasized the need for Palestinian-led management of debris removal in Gaza to identify the remains of missing persons.

As the situation progressed, the Prime Minister’s focus shifted toward a unified national strategy to integrate government and civil efforts. This approach aims to transition from fragmented crisis responses to a comprehensive system of social protection and economic support across the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Mustafa underscored the importance of Gaza’s recovery and institutional reintegration, stating, “We do not want to lose Gaza,” while calling for investments in education and digital transformation to strengthen the national economy.