An-Najah News - Minister of Health Mai Alkaila said that eight people have died of coronavirus in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

she added that 481 new cases were recorded and 513 recovered in the last 24 hours. Gaza Strip had 77 new cases, 404 were in the West Bank, mainly in the Nablus district with 89 cases, Ramallah 69, Bethlehem 56, Hebron 54, and Tulkarm 56, among others.

A total of 35 patients are getting treatment in intensive care, among them six are on ventilators.

An-Najah News - The Government of Japan today signed a contribution agreement of approximately $4.3 million with the  UNRWA.

This  contribution will enable UNRWA to continue to provide food assistance to 99,000 Palestine refugees in Gaza, aiming to mitigate the impact of poverty and food insecurity of those most in need.

Ambassador Magoshi Masayuki said “I am very happy to share with you that the Government of Japan has decided to contribute approximately $4.3 million to UNRWA at this critical time. 

"This contribution represents our determined commitment and solidarity to Palestine refugees at a time when the region is experiencing a serious humanitarian crisis,”

Sami Mshasha, Officer-in-Charge of the Department of External Relations and Communication and Director of Communication of UNRWA, said: “On behalf of UNRWA, I would like to thank the Government of Japan for its generous contribution.The Government of Japan has been exemplary in its support to the Agency. We deeply appreciate this very generous support during an exceptionally challenging period of its existence to assist the vulnerable community.”