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19 March 2026<\/p>\n
East Jerusalem<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Development Programme \/ Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP\/PAPP), and the Government of Italy, has signed a EUR 3 million agreement to support the Inclusive Transitional Community Neighbourhoods (ITCN) programme in the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n This contribution will enable the emergency rehabilitation of partially damaged housing units, supporting internally displaced families to return to safer and more dignified living conditions, while anchoring recovery efforts within a broader, neighbourhood-based approach.<\/p>\n Under this initiative, 663 housing units will be rehabilitated, directly benefiting an estimated 3,978 internally displaced persons (IDPs). Beyond addressing immediate shelter needs, the intervention is designed to strengthen protection, restore basic services, and support community-level resilience and recovery.<\/p>\n H.E. Domenico Bellato, Consul General of Italy in Jerusalem, stated: \u201cThis initiative is fully aligned with Italy\u2019s broader engagement in Gaza and builds on our longstanding partnership with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP, including through the Gaza Reconstruction and Recovery Programme (GRRD). It reflects our commitment to ensuring continuity and coherence in our interventions, linking immediate humanitarian needs with early recovery efforts. Within the wider framework of Italy\u2019s support to the Palestinian population in Gaza, this contribution also complements ongoing efforts to improve access to food, basic services, and essential assistance. By supporting neighbourhood-based recovery, we aim to contribute to restoring dignified living conditions while strengthening the resilience of affected communities.\u201d<\/p>\n Mr. Jaco Cilliers, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP Special Representative of the Administrator, said: \u201cThis agreement reflects Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP\u2019s commitment to delivering recovery at scale through an integrated, neighbourhood-based approach that links immediate needs with longer-term resilience. Working closely with national and local partners, and as part of the broader Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ system response, we are supporting Palestinian-led efforts to restore housing, services, and community infrastructure, ensuring recovery is inclusive, coordinated, and grounded in local priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n The intervention forms part of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP\u2019s Inclusive Transitional Community Neighbourhoods (ITCN) approach, which moves beyond isolated housing repairs to support integrated recovery at the neighbourhood level. This includes restoring essential infrastructure, improving access to services, and strengthening social cohesion, ensuring that returns are sustainable and communities are better equipped to cope with ongoing challenges.<\/p>\n The project will be implemented in close coordination with the relevant Palestinian lines\u2019 ministries and local partners, reinforcing national ownership and alignment with the Palestinian Government\u2019s recovery priorities. It also contributes to the broader United Nations system efforts to bridge humanitarian response and early recovery in Gaza.<\/p>\n Italy has been a longstanding and trusted partner to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP, supporting a wide range of development and resilience interventions across the occupied Palestinian territory. This latest contribution reaffirms Italy\u2019s continued commitment to the Palestinian people and to advancing coordinated, sustainable recovery efforts in Gaza.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 19 March 2026 East Jerusalem\u00a0\u2013 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Development Programme \/ Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP\/PAPP), and the Government of Italy, has signed a EUR 3 million agreement to support the Inclusive Transitional Community Neighbourhoods (ITCN) programme in the Gaza Strip. 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