Ramallah - "Jerusalem" dot com - The Ministry of National Economy said that a significant decline occurred in the economic activity in Nablus Governorate, which has been under siege for 10 days, by more than 60% in commercial traffic and the drop in the production capacity of industrial facilities by half as a result of the closure of entrances Governorate, restricting the freedom of movement of citizens and goods.

The ministry confirmed in a statement today, Thursday, that efforts are being made, in coordination with the private sector and various civil society institutions, to confront the repercussions of the Israeli aggression on the governorate’s economy, indicating that the policy of collective punishment and economic pressure exerted by the occupation will fail in the face of the will, fortitude and steadfastness of our people.