2025-01-01
The Palestine Monetary Authority and the Palestinian Ministry of Interior issued General Circular No. 2025/24 alongside Decisions No. 24 through 37 of 2025 to formally dissolve or deregister fourteen charitable associations across Jericho, Tubas, Nablus, Bethlehem, and Ramallah governorates due to chronic non-compliance, including failure to hold annual meetings, submit financial reports, conduct board elections, or conduct any actual activities. The Ministry's decisions mandate that these associations undergo liquidation procedures under Article 39 of the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. 1 of 2000 after failing to rectify their legal status within the stipulated warning periods. Banks operating in Palestine are instructed to immediately freeze or report the financial accounts of these entities to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Department within three working days and provide a full disclosure of any associated assets under their custody.
PALESTINE MONETARY AUTHORITY
General Circular No. (2025/24) To all banks operating in Palestine Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Attached is the letter from the Director General of the General Administration of Non-Governmental Organizations and Public Affairs at the Ministry of Interior No. (2848) regarding decisions on the dissolution and deregistration of specific charitable associations in the governorates of (Jericho, Tubas, Nablus, Bethlehem, and Ramallah). Accordingly, the necessary legal measures are requested to be taken regarding this matter, and the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Department at our end is to be provided with the measures taken regarding this matter within three working days from its date, including the financial centers of the accounts of these associations.
Supervision Group Palestine Monetary Authority
Copy: Respected Director General of the General Administration of Non-Governmental Organizations and Public Affairs www.pma.ps
Ramallah & Al-Bireh Governorate - Palestine P.O. Box 452 info@pma.ps | Fax: +970 2 2415310 | Tel: +970 2 2415251 | Phone | Postal code: P6160675
Ministry of Interior His Excellency / Yahya Al-Shenar, may God protect him
To the Palestine Monetary Authority Greetings and regards,,
The General Administration of Non-Governmental Organizations and Public Affairs, in accordance with its duties, and with reference to the above subject, attaches a list of decisions on the dissolution and deregistration of the following associations:
| No. | Governorate | Association Name | Registration No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jericho | Aqaba Jabir Charity Association for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled | JR-683-C |
| 2 | Tubas | Northern Jordan Valley Women's Center Charity Association | TU-0024-C |
| 3 | Tubas | Al-Wahda and Al-Amal Club for Children and Pioneers Charity Association | TU-0027-C |
| 4 | Nablus | Palestinian Women Charity Association | NA-7342-C |
| 5 | Nablus | Azmut Youth Charity Association | NA-7225-S |
| 6 | Nablus | Al-Manara Forum for Culture and Creativity Charity Association | NA-7350-CU |
| 7 | Nablus | Dalilk Charity Association | NA-7348-C |
| 8 | Nablus | Khalidat Women Charity Association | NA-7313-C |
| 9 | Bethlehem | Al-Mustaqbal Sports Charity Association | BL-3370-S |
| 10 | Bethlehem | Alpha Charity Association for Child Care and Welfare | BL-3409-C |
| 11 | Ramallah & Al-Bireh | Palestinian Foundation for Intellectual and Media Affairs Charity Association | RA-22784-I |
| 12 | Ramallah & Al-Bireh | Chevening Scholarship Alumni Charity Association | RA-22676-E |
| 13 | Ramallah & Al-Bireh | Palestinian-Iraqi Friendship Charity Association | RA-22949-F |
| 14 | Ramallah & Al-Bireh | Palestinian Forum for Enhancing Community Development and Democratic Empowerment Charity Association | RA-22835-HR |
Please provide us with a statement of any assets in your possession pertaining to these associations,,, With respect,,,
Izzat Hilana Director General of the General Administration of Non-Governmental Organizations and Public Affairs
Copy: S.A. Copy: The Diwan
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Deregistration of the Aqaba Jabir Charity Association for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled - Jericho Governorate, registered with us on 29/6/2020, under number (JR-683-C), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned body shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Northern Jordan Valley Women's Center Charity Association - Tubas Governorate, registered with us on 2/11/2011, under number (TU-0024-C), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Al-Wahda and Al-Amal Club for Children and Pioneers Charity Association - Tubas Governorate, registered with us on 20/12/2011, under number (TU-0027-C), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Palestinian Women Charity Association - Nablus Governorate, registered with us on 14/3/2016, under number (NA-7342-C), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Azmut Youth Charity Association - Nablus Governorate, registered with us on 27/7/2009, under number (NA-7225-S), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Al-Manara Forum for Culture and Creativity Charity Association - Nablus Governorate, registered with us on 09/1/2017, under number (NA-7350-CU), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Dalilk Charity Association - Nablus Governorate, registered with us on 26/9/2016, under number (NA-7348-C), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Khalidat Women Charity Association - Nablus Governorate, registered with us on 13/2/2013, under number (NA-7313-C), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Al-Mustaqbal Sports Charity Association - Bethlehem Governorate, registered with us on 24/5/2017, under number (BL-3370-S), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Alpha Charity Association for Child Care and Welfare - Bethlehem Governorate, registered with us on 24/5/2017, under number (BL-3409-C), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Deregistration of the Palestinian Foundation for Intellectual and Media Affairs Charity Association - Ramallah & Al-Bireh Governorate, registered with us on 10/4/2017, under number (RA-22784-I), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned body shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Deregistration of the Chevening Scholarship Alumni Charity Association - Ramallah & Al-Bireh Governorate, registered with us on 11/4/2010, under number (RA-22676-E), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned body shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Palestinian-Iraqi Friendship Charity Association - Ramallah & Al-Bireh Governorate, registered with us on 24/5/2017, under number (RA-22949-F), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025
Ministry of Interior Minister's Office
Based on the powers granted to us under the Charitable Associations and Civil Bodies Law No. (1) of the year 2000, and its Executive Regulations, and in pursuit of the public interest and its preservation, it is decided as follows:
First: Dissolution of the Palestinian Forum for Enhancing Community Development and Democratic Empowerment Charity Association - Ramallah & Al-Bireh Governorate, registered with us on 4/12/2013, under number (RA-22835-HR), for the following reasons:
Second: The aforementioned association shall be subject to the liquidation procedures stipulated in Article (39) of the aforementioned Law.
Third: All relevant authorities are to execute this decision regarding their respective parts, and it shall take effect from its date.
Fourth: Everyone is to comply and adhere.
With respect,,,
Ziad Hib Al-Rih Minister of Interior
Date: 20/2/2025