Ramallah – September 14, 2026: Major General Iyad Barakat, Commander of the Customs Police, received Ms. Rula Salameh, Director General of the Palestine Al-Khair Foundation, and her accompanying delegation today, Monday, at his office in the agency’s headquarters in Ramallah.
Major General Barakat welcomed Ms. Salameh and the delegation, emphasizing the importance of engaging with community-based organizations and exploring avenues of cooperation to serve humanitarian cases and marginalized groups within Palestinian society. He highlighted how such efforts contribute to strengthening the Customs Police's social role, supporting citizens, bolstering their resilience, and consolidating civil peace.
During the meeting, Major General Barakat outlined the evolution of the Customs Police’s operations and its role in protecting the national economy and safeguarding public safety. He also highlighted the agency's commitment to enhancing its community presence and expanding its contributions to serving citizens and engaging with societal issues.
Ms. Salameh commended the role played by the Customs Police in protecting citizens and the national economy, praising its efforts to combat smuggling and customs evasion, as well as its contribution to enhancing food and health security for the public.