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Bethlehem /PNN/ Today, Monday, the Palestine Food Traders Syndicate opened the activities of the Palestine Food Exhibition 2026, with the participation of about 70 companies and factories from various governorates of the country, with the aim of strengthening the national economy and supporting the presence of the Palestinian product in the local markets. The exhibition, which is held in the Conference Palace in the Birk Suleiman area, south of Bethlehem, continues for three days. The opening activities took place under the patronage and in the presence of the Minister of National Economy, Engineer Muhammad Al-Amour, the Governor of Bethlehem Governorate, Muhammad Taha Abu Alia, and the Governor of Hebron Governorate, Khaled Dudin. The head of the Food Trade Union, Waseem Al-Jaabari, the heads of the Bethlehem Chambers of Commerce, Dr. Samir Hazboun, Al-Khalil Abd Idris, members of the chambers of commerce in the two governorates, Muhammad Al-Masry, the secretary of the Fatah movement in the Bethlehem region, the first deputy head of the Fatah Revolutionary Council, lawyer Antoun Salman, the deputy mayor of Bethlehem, Jaris Qara’a, the mayors of the municipalities of Beit Sahour, Laith Qumsieh, and Beit Jala, Vladimir Kharoufa, and the heads of the village councils in Artas, Jamil Rabaya and Al-Khader. Majid Sobeih, a number of Palestinian cities and villages, and a large crowd of companies sponsoring the event, media representatives, journalists, directors of government departments, and representatives of security services, in addition to representatives of companies participating in the exhibition and hundreds of citizens. The Palestine News Network, in cooperation with the Bethlehem Governorate Chamber of Commerce and Industry, carried out live news coverage, especially of the opening activities of the exhibition, in addition to promoting it within the framework of the two parties’ partnership to enhance economic work through the partnership agreement between PNN and the Chamber of Commerce, where a live broadcast was carried out. In addition to preparing written and television reports and advertising promotions before the start of the exhibition activities. The opening activities took place with the playing of the Palestinian national anthem and a minute’s silence for the souls of the martyrs. This was followed by the launch of the activities of the Palestine International Food Fair, where the Minister of Economy gave a speech in which he stressed that this opening reflects the Palestinian will and strength to withstand the plans of the occupation, stressing that the Palestinian economy represents one of the pillars of steadfastness and strengthening the capacity of society. Minister Al-Amour said that the launch of this The exhibition of this size and strength reflects the strength of the Palestinian economy and it was called the Palestinian steadfastness economy. He praised the efforts and work of the Food Trade Union for this creativity, distinction and success. He also thanked all parties that helped make the exhibition activities a success. Minister Al-Amour conveyed the greetings of the leadership, headed by President Mahmoud Abbas Abu Mazen and Prime Minister Dr. Muhammad Mustafa, stressing the government’s readiness to support these initiatives that help support the national product, especially products for small establishments, explaining that the exhibition comes under extremely difficult circumstances that led to the size of the exhibition. High unemployment and high economic decline, reminding us of what our people are exposed to in the Gaza Strip. He pointed to the meeting of three ministries to revive the economy of our people in cooperation with the United Nations in a way that confirms the leadership’s commitment to the unity of our people geographically and politically, and on this basis the government works. He pointed out that the exhibition represents a message of unity for Palestine, as representatives of companies from the occupied interior 48 and all the governorates of the country participate, which reflects the unity of the situation, adding that our people inside are part of the Palestinian people. He also indicated that the conference will be held in Solomon’s Pools. It means standing together in the face of the Israeli plans that seek to tear apart the unity of our people politically, socially, and geographically. He pointed out that the unity of action between Hebron and Bethlehem represents a message of steadfastness. He is thankful that the Food Traders Union and the entire economic sector stand by our people in the most difficult circumstances, which reflects the steadfastness and concern of this sector for its people. In turn, the Governor of Bethlehem, Muhammad Taha Abu Alia, stressed the importance of strengthening the work philosophy and moving from the reality of relief to development, by developing economic opportunities that give citizens the possibility of establishing small projects, stressing that large merchants can To play an important role in strengthening the national economy. He welcomed the organization of the exhibition in the Bethlehem Governorate in general, and the Solomon Pools area in particular, especially in this period in which the Israeli occupation is targeting the region, stressing the importance of increasing the popular and official presence in it. The governor expressed his confidence in the success of the exhibition, after listening to an explanation about the preparations and arrangements for it, appreciating the efforts of the Palestinian Food Merchants Syndicate, the Bethlehem Governorate Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the partner parties in organizing this economic event. Head of the Palestinian Food Traders Syndicate, Wassim Al-Jaabari, pointed out that organizing the exhibition comes in light of the exceptional economic conditions that our people are going through, pointing out that holding it at this stage constitutes a message of steadfastness and determination to continue working and advance the national economy despite the existing challenges. He explained that the exhibition is one of the largest specialized events in the food industries sector at the level of Palestine, in terms of the volume of participation and organization, as it brings together the most prominent national companies operating in the field of food industries and trade from various governorates. Al-Jaabari indicated that the exhibition aims to strengthen trade relations. between companies and merchants, and providing the opportunity to conclude trade agreements, and provide offers and discounts, in a way that contributes to moving the local market and revitalizing the food sector. He pointed out that holding the exhibition constitutes a challenge in light of the current state of economic recession, stressing that its success will reflect the ability of the Palestinian economy to continue and advance despite the difficult circumstances. He stressed the importance of supporting the national product and encouraging investment in local industries, indicating that opening new factories contributes to providing job opportunities and strengthening the Palestinian economy, while acknowledging that some basic goods still depend on imports, due to the lack of availability The necessary capabilities to produce it locally. He added that the exhibition carries important messages for investors and consumers alike, most notably that Palestine is capable of organizing major economic events at a regional and international level, in addition to introducing the Palestinian consumer to the latest products and services provided by national companies. For his part, Dr. Samir Hazboun, head of the Bethlehem Governorate Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said in an interview with the Palestine News Network (PNN) that the Chamber of Commerce cooperated with the Food Traders Syndicate in organizing this exhibition and worked to facilitate its work in Bethlehem in cooperation with various Dr. Hazboun pointed out that the goal of the exhibition is to promote food products for 65 companies, including 15 companies and factories that produce Palestinian products. He explained that the exhibition comes after a hiatus that lasted three years, but it is returning strongly, and he expressed the hope that it will continue in the future and develop. Dr. Hazboun also thanked all the parties that committed themselves and worked to make the exhibition a success. Regarding the reality of trade in general and food trade, Dr. Hazboun said that the most prominent obstacles facing Palestinian trade and economy are the siege, barriers, and the occupation’s control of the borders, which obstruct the authorities. The occupation clears goods, stressing that the exhibition represents a message of steadfastness and success on this day. Hazboun sent a message to Palestinian consumers, assuring them that Palestinian food products are high-quality products that compete at the regional and international levels, and called on our people to promote the national product and trust in it and in Palestinian companies. Youssef Rahhal, Secretary of the Bethlehem Governorate Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that the exhibition is an exhibition that he is proud of at the level of organization and attendance at all official and popular levels and in the presence of all the institutions that responded to the opening invitation, especially with the specificity of the place. Rahhal stressed that the Chamber of Commerce in Bethlehem was supportive and a partner in every economic activity that contributes to strengthening the economy and steadfastness in Bethlehem and the entire country, stressing that the Chamber of Commerce worked to extend invitations and promote the exhibition, which today is meeting with great success at the level of Bethlehem Governorate with all its levels, officials and various sectors in it. Rahhal added in his interview with PNN that this exhibition is held over three days, expressing the hope that there will be a movement from all governorates that will be reflected in various aspects of the economy. In Bethlehem, in terms of hotels and their operation, in addition to restaurants and shops, he also indicated that the exhibition will constitute a lever for the economy for various producing, marketing and consuming parties, as it opens the way for everyone to communicate, contract and get to know national companies in the field of food products. He stressed that the economic unions of the various sectors played important roles in the most difficult circumstances, and today we see the Food Traders Syndicate in this exhibition, noting that the Cosmetics Syndicate will also organize an exhibition in the city of Ramallah during the coming period, as these exhibitions play important roles in strengthening the economy, wishing success. For the three-day Palestine Food Exhibition. For his part, Jamil Rabaya, Chairman of the Artas Village Council, where the Conference Palace is located, indicated that holding the conference carries many messages for our people, the most important of which is the necessity of strengthening steadfastness and investment in this region to be able to withstand the Israeli plans. He explained that the Prime Minister directed in recent days the necessity of working to strengthen the Palestinian presence in this region and also called for the necessity of starting to implement investment projects in the region. In turn, Jor Bassous spoke during the coverage. PNN News Network, where he stressed that the Conference Palace has worked over the last months and weeks to plan and prepare well in order to come up with this distinguished launch of the Palestine Food Exhibition, stressing that these events represent major economic activities to strengthen the Palestinian economy as a whole and to strengthen the popular, official and private presence of the Birk Solomon area, which is suffering today from a fierce settlement attack and racist right-wing plans, which calls for the need for major work at various levels. Bassous explained that these Events are important, and public attendance on a permanent basis is very important, pointing to the importance of strengthening and integrating the work, as political, diplomatic, legal and economic action is necessary, as is the case today, to enhance attendance and confront the plans of the occupation. Bassous appreciated the efforts and work of the Food Traders Syndicate and all the partners who worked today to launch this event. He also thanked the government and the Palestinian leadership and all the efforts being made to protect the area of the Solomon Pools, which was, is and will remain Palestinian. It is noteworthy that the exhibition is being implemented in a strategic partnership from Bank of Palestine, diamond sponsorship from Unipal, technological sponsorship from Jawwal Company, and insurance sponsorship from the National Insurance Company, in addition to sponsorship from several other local companies.
