Decree No.1 of 2020 on the Declaration of the State of Emergency. Country/Territory Palestine Document type Legislation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject General Keyword Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management Geographical area Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Decree consisting of 5 articles aims at declaring a 30-days State of Emergency in all Palestinian territories, to confront the threat of the coronavirus and prevent its spread in order to protecting public health and achieving security and stability. The Prime Minister is empowered with the necessary powers to achieve all the goals of this Declaration. Full text Arabic Website www.lab.pna.ps