Ramallah – October 13, 2026: The Director of the Customs Police in Bethlehem Governorate, Colonel Abdul Karim Basaita, received a delegation from the Palestinian Federation of Industries—led by Mr. Nassar Nassar Abu Ali—on Tuesday. The meeting focused on ways to enhance cooperation and support the national industrial sector.
The discussion addressed the current state of the industrial sector in Palestine and the primary challenges faced by industrialists. It also highlighted the importance of integrating efforts between the Customs Police and the Federation of Industries to protect the national economy, promote local products, and combat the influx of smuggled goods that negatively impact Palestinian industry.
For his part, Colonel Basaita emphasized the Customs Police’s commitment to strengthening communication with representatives of industrial sectors and addressing the issues they face, all with the aim of bolstering the national industry and safeguarding the Palestinian economy.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to maintain ongoing coordination and dialogue, and to follow up on matters of mutual interest that serve the national economy and support Palestinian industry.