Ramallah: President Mahmoud Abbas today chaired a meeting of the Council of Governors at the presidential headquarters in Ramallah, during which the field and security situation in various Palestinian governorates was reviewed and discussed.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the meeting was attended by several key figures including member of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee Ziad Abu Amr; Presidential Advisor for Governorate Affairs, Lieutenant General Ismail Jabr; Interior Minister Ziad Hab Al-Reeh; Presidential Advisor and Special Envoy Riyad Al-Maliki; Head of the Presidential Court Intisar Abu Amara; and Presidential Legal Affairs Advisor Wael Lafi.
President Abbas received briefings from the governors on the situation in the governorates, focusing on the ongoing escalation and attacks by the occupation authorities and colonists. He emphasized the importance of strengthening citizens' resilience and providing means to support their steadfastness on their land.
The President also highlighted the importance of concerted efforts to ensure the success of the legislative elections scheduled for November 28, 2026. He called on citizens to participate in the elections, reinforcing their role in choosing their representatives through a transparent and fair process.
The meeting further addressed the ongoing attacks by the occupation forces against the centers and premises of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Jerusalem and Qalandia. It was stressed that preserving the agency's institutions and ensuring the continued provision of its services in line with relevant UN resolutions is crucial.
President Abbas also emphasized the need to uphold the rule of law and maintain internal security and stability to safeguard the national assets of the Palestinian people.