(Communicated by COGAT - Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories, Ministry of Defense)
Humanitarian Supplies
Kerem Shalom cargo crossing is scheduled to open today for the transfer of humanitarian commodities. 80 truck loads of medical supplies, medication, and food commodities including donations from Greece, Jordan and Egypt are expected to cross in to Gaza.
Fuel replenishment
The fuel depot at Nahal Oz is scheduled to convey some 200,000 liters of fuel both for the power station and other humanitarian needs. The depot was closed for the last week due to security concerns that impeded the ability to operate the crossing.
Dual Nationals Evacuation
At the request of various embassies an evacuation of some 200 dual nationals is also planned to take place today. Nationals of Norway, Germany, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Spain, Malta, France, Greece, Austria and Canada have made arrangements to leave Gaza to Jordan via the Allenby Bridge.
Humanitarian effort complements ground operations
On Monday (5 January) for the first time since the beginning of the ground operation the Gaza Strip crossings opened for activity. The humanitarian effort, that is a complementary component of the military operation, facilitated the movement of 49 trucks laden with humanitarian good. The goods transferred were comprised of basic food commodities, medical supplies and medication. Today the World Food Programme resumed delivery of commodities to the Gaza strip following a two day recess. Tomorrow Kerem Shalom is scheduled to open for 80 shipments of aid.
Also, Nahal Oz fuel depot operated and conveyed 215,000 liters of heavy duty diesel (required for the Gaza power station), 93,000 liters of diesel for the use of various UN organizations and 50 tons of cooking gas for domestic uses.
At the request of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Israel also facilitated the access for two doctors and two nurses to the Gaza Strip, via Erez crossing.
