Gaza: Today, the Government Operations Room for Emergency Interventions in the Gaza Strip reviewed the Ministry of Culture's relief and early recovery plan for the Gaza Strip, in the presence of Minister of Culture Emad Hamdan and representatives of cultural associations and institutions. The review forms part of ongoing government efforts to present sectoral response plans, strengthen coordination between government entities and partners, and direct available resources toward national priorities that protect cultural identity and reinforce community resilience.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, during the presentation, Minister of Culture Emad Hamdan stressed that the situation in Gaza constitutes a systematic cultural genocide, as the Israeli occupation seeks to erase Palestinian identity in all its forms. This includes the deliberate targeting of intellectuals, cultural institutions, and facilities, as well as the widespread destruction of cultural infrastructure.