Palestine Economy Portal

With the declaration of the state of emergency, the importance of increasing social solidarity among Palestinian citizens emerges, each according to his ability. Given the importance of this, many community groups and volunteers have been supporting the Palestinian Security forces to fight against Corona virus. In addition, Private companies and business owners race to support community and the public through many initiatives. The Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh admired the social support seen in the Palestinian community, while people are maintaining a high level of social distancing. He also called for more support during his briefing on Corona virus updates today.

Moreover, the Government have agreed with the monetary fund and private sector unions on some points that can be worked as a kind of social contribution:

1- Postponing the payments of electricity, water and telephone lines.
2- Postponing or exempting tenants, especially owners of very small projects and private sector workers, from paying the monthly wage obligations to returning the conditions to their condition.
3- Continuing to pay workers and employees in the private sectors salaries with a minimum of 50% of wages. 
4- Allocating quantities of basic commodities such as eggs, rice and sugar to the people in need.
5- Encourage citizens understanding in the event of returned checks, while those who can pay their financial dues are obligated, since not everyone is of the same solvency.
6- Major corporations allocate their social contributions to the benefit of small enterprises or to matters that are in the interest of confronting the Corona virus.