Beit Sahour Municipality welcomes the Consul General of Italy
Beit Sahour Municipality welcomed the Consul General of Italy in Jerusalem, Mr. Domenico Bellato, on Friday, July 10, 2026, during an official visit aimed at reviewing the current political and economic situation in the city.
The visit also served as an opportunity for the Consul General to congratulate the newly elected Mayor and Municipal Council. During the meeting, Mayor Mr. Laith Hazim Qumsiyeh briefed the Consul General on the issue of the lands in the Ush Ghurab area and the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to protect them and prevent further settlement expansion. He stressed that Ush Ghurab represents the only remaining urban expansion area available for the future development of Beit Sahour.
Mayor Qumsiyeh also presented the new Municipal Council’s development vision, which focuses on implementing sustainable development projects, enhancing the quality of municipal services provided to residents, and carrying out a number of strategic initiatives, particularly in the field of infrastructure, with the aim of advancing the city’s development and improving the quality of life for its citizens.
The meeting further explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation with the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem and discussed prospects for expanding partnerships with Italian cities. Such cooperation would pave the way for joint projects and the exchange of expertise in urban planning, local development, and tourism development, all of which would contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of Beit Sahour.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides underscored the importance of maintaining close communication and fostering stronger partnerships to support local development efforts. They also expressed their commitment to expanding cooperation with Italian institutions and organizations in ways that will positively benefit the City of Beit Sahour and its residents.
