Hebron:The Food Traders Syndicate recently engaged in discussions with the Hebron district leadership to explore strategies for enhancing cooperation to protect food security. The meeting took place at the union headquarters, where Wasim Al-Ja'bari, head of the Foodstuffs Trade Union, welcomed Brigadier General Jamal Masarwa, commander of the Hebron region, along with a delegation of National Security officers and members of the union's board of directors.
According to Maan News Agency, Al-Ja'bari provided insights into the union's work and its role in representing the food trade sector. He highlighted the union's contributions to maintaining food price stability and easing the burdens on citizens. He also praised the efforts of traders and importers in securing the needs of the Palestinian market, noting that traders in Hebron Governorate control approximately 70% of the food trade in Palestine. Al-Ja'bari emphasized the importance of integration between the security establishment and the private sector to mitigate negative phenomena impacting the national economy and market stability.
Brigadier General Masarwa expressed gratitude to the Syndicate's Board of Directors for their protective efforts towards citizens and their role in maintaining price stability. He emphasized the security establishment's commitment to strengthening partnerships with the private sector to serve the public interest and support the national economy.