The Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA) has followed up on a series of attacks against the Mayor of Beit Jala Mr. Nicola Khamis during performing the duties he was elected to carry out, primarily serving Beit Jala citizens and residents .
The Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA) condemned and disapprove this cowardly assault on Mr. Nicola Khamis, and calls on our security services to pursue the aggressors, bring them to justice, and take the needed legal action against them to be a deterrent to any behavior that could affect the law prestige, the municipal work regulations and its role in building institutions that serve citizens and protect their rights, and ensures that the law applies to everyone.
APLA with all its components stands united in the face of all attempts that undermines the legal status granted to councils and local authorities. Affirming its inclusive support to Mr. Nicola Khamis, Members of its elected Municipal Council, and the Municipality Staff, as well as, standing side by side with all Palestinian Local Authorities Presidents, Members and Executive Staff.
Hand in hand to build national institutions capable of protecting our national efforts on the road of establishing our independent Palestinian state on our national territory and Jerusalem our eternal capital.