On March 14, 2024, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas issued a presidential decree appointing Dr. Mohammad Mustafa to form the 19th government. The mandate letter outlined a set of priorities that the government must address, which included leading and coordinating relief efforts in the Gaza Strip, continuing the reform process in all areas, boosting the rule of law and respecting public rights and freedoms, strengthening partnership among all parties and ensuring the freedom of media to operate within the framework of law and order.
Following the formation of the 19th government, the Prime Minister, Dr. Mohammad Mustafa responded to the letter of assignment, which served as a substitute for the ministerial statement and the basic document in which the government presents its program and plans to the Legislative Council, in accordance with the Basic Law. This includes the commitments that the government places upon itself before the Legislative Council, the president, the citizens and civil society
