Since the end of the IDF operation in Gaza (18 Jan 2009), about 615,683 tons of aid and over 91,091,376 liters of fuel have been delivered to the Gaza Strip.
Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip has increased by close to 900 percent in 2009 compared to the previous year (Col. Moshe Levi, head of the IDF's Gaza Coordination and Liaison Administration, Nov. 16, 2009).
Since the beginning of 2009, the IDF has allowed over 4,000 Palestinians from Gaza, together with 3,600 escorts, to enter Israel (or via Israel to the West Bank) for medical treatment.The IDF has also issued over 18,500 permits for Palestinians to leave Gaza and enter Israel or travel overseas.
The IDF permitted the transfer of building materials to the Gaza Strip to facilitate the construction of a covered corridor (which opened last week) to shelter Palestinians walking from the outskirts of Gaza City to the Erez Crossing,
At the Cabinet meeting of 22 March 2009, the Government of Israel instructed the bodies dealing with the matter, to enable the entry - without restriction - of foodstuffs to the residents of Gaza from all relevant sources, after it has been verified that they are indeed foodstuffs, and this in the framework of the humanitarian efforts. The Government directed that the foregoing be scrupulously implemented.
Note: Gas for domestic use (cooking and heating) is supplied according to Palestinian demand and is not subject to any limitation by Israel.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 8-14 November 2009
- 673 truckloads (16,533 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2,831,850 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 123,000 liters of diesel fuel for transportation, and 30,000 liters of gasoline were delivered via the Kerem Shalom crossing and the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 262 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and 100 for humanitarian reasons via the Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 1-7 November 2009
- 586 truckloads (13,719 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 1,505,020 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 390 tons of cooking gas for domestic use were delivered via the Kerem Shalom crossing and the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 290 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and 82 for humanitarian reasons via the Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 25-31 October 2009
- 629 truckloads (15,014 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2,247,000 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 579 tons of cooking gas for domestic use were delivered via the Kerem Shalom crossing and the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 339 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and 145 for humanitarian reasons via the Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 18-24 October 2009
- 444 truckloads (9,610 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 1,520,000 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 475 tons of gas for domestic use, and 36,500 liters of gasoline were delivered via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 317 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and 87 for humanitarian reasons via the Erez Crossing.
In addition, work is progressing on the building of the Northern Wastewater Treatment Plant, aimed at alleviating the status in the Beit Lahia sewage pond, for which materials were transfered to the Palestinian Water Authority.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 11-17 October 2009
- 442 truckloads (9,168 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2,229,410 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 500 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 342 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and 62 for humanitarian reasons via the Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 4-10 October 2009
- 577 truckloads (14,433 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- The Nahal Oz fuel depot was closed due to the Succot holiday.
- 208 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via the Erez Crossing.
Summary for the month of September 2009:
- 2,145 truckloads (53,266 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. In September, as in the previous month of August, 87% of the goods belonged to the private sector and 13% to the international organizations.
- 10,770,096 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 2,787 tons of gas for domestic use; 300,000 liters of diesel for transportation and 30,000 liters of gasoline (UNRWA) were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 788 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and 317 for humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing; 134 people crossed from Israel into the Gaza Strip for humanitarian reasons.
- Construction work was carried out on the Palestinian side of the Erez Crossing and an electricity malfunction was repaired on the Palestinian side of the Nahal Oz Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 20-26 Sept. 2009
- 304 truckloads (8,084 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2,210,016 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 612 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 172 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 13-19 Sept. 2009
- 589 truckloads (14,079 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.176 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 550 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 310 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 6-12 Sept. 2009
- 584 truckloads (14,951 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.908 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 800 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 324 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 30 August - 5 Sept. 2009
- 563 truckloads (14,562 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.179 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 775 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 245 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 23-29 August 2009
- 516 truckloads (11,809 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.202 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 675 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 325 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 16-22 August 2009
- 608 truckloads (15,669 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.206 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 900 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 332 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 9-15 August 2009
- 529 truckloads (13,068 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.375 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 1050 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 398 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 2-8 August 2009
- 463 truckloads (10,455 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.116 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 200,000 liters of fuel for transportation, 75,000 liters of gasoline, and 925 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot. In addition, 300,000 liters of diesel fuel for transportation and 30,000 liters of gasoline were transferred to UNRWA.
- 224 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 26 July - 1 August 2009
- 469 truckloads (11,178 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.225 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 20,000 liters of fuel for transportation, 40,000 liters of gasoline, and 1050 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 329 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 19-25 July 2009
- 417 truckloads (9342 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. On 24 July, the terminal at Kerem Shalom was closed due to lack of demand for goods.
- 2.109 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, and 1075 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot. On 23 July, no fuel was delivered because the power station had already received its fuel quota.
- 343 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 12-17 July 2009
- 470 truckloads (9839 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.077 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 250,000 liters of fuel for transportation, 20,000 liters of gasoline, and 1136 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 347 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 5-10 July 2009
- 422 truckloads (9592 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt (on 10 July, Kerem Shalom was closed due to the fact that no request was received from the Palestinians).
- 2.192 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 1275 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 214 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and 180 for humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 28 June - 4 July 2009
- 550 truckloads (12.435 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. One truckload of export goods left the Gaza Strip.
- 2.287 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 300,000 liters for transportation, 30,000 liters of gasoline, and 925 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 275 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 21-26 June 2009
- 436 truckloads (9866 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.185 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 600 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 182 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 14-19 June 2009
- 674 truckloads (16,323 tons) of humanitarian aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. In addition to food, medicine and hygiene products, the following were delivered under the auspices of international organizations such as UNRWA: games, basketballs and balloons, trampolines and swimming pools, generators, air-conditioning accessories, clothing, shoes and hats, chairs, mattresses and styrofoam cups; and raw materials for paper production.
- 1.780 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 680 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 226 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 7-13 June 2009
- 431 truckloads (10,756 tons) of food, medicines, hygiene products, tools and raw materials for essential infrastructures, blankets and mattresses, and grains - wheat, barley, corn, chickpeas, soy beans, carob, sesame seeds, and animal feed - were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- The Kerem Shalom terminal was closed June 9-11 for construction work on the new fuel pipeline from Israel to the Gaza Strip.
- 1.699 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 475 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 305 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
31 May-3 June 2009
- 392 truckloads (10,216 tons) of food, medicines, hygiene products, tools and raw materials, toys, blankets, paper, crayons and coloring books, clothing and shoes were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 1.710 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 1,015 tons of gas for domestic use, 30,000 liters of gasoline, and 300,000 liters of diesel fuel for transportation were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 149 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
24-30 May 2009 (week of Shavuot holiday)
- 490 truckloads (12,434 tons) of food, medicines, hygiene products, tools and raw materials for essential infrastructures were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.116 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 1,375 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 207 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 17-23 May 2009
- 711 truckloads (18,546 tons) of food, medicines and hygiene products were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2.203 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 100,000 liters of transportation fuel for WHO, and 1,360 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 268 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 10-16 May 2009
-675 truckloads (16,930 tons) of food, medicines and other commodities were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. Two truckloads of flowers destined for Europe exited via Kerem Shalom.
- 2.215 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 1,408 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 243 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - 3-9 May 2009
-760 truckloads (est. 17,139 tons) of food, medicines and other commodities were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. Two truckloads of flowers destined for Europe exited via Kerem Shalom.
- 2.011 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 750 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
-176 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings: 26 April - 2 May
- 438 truckloads (10,130 tons) of food, medicines and other commodities were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. One truckload of flowers destined for Europe exited via Kerem Shalom.
- 2.206 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 937 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 55 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - 19-25 April 2009
- 746 truckloads (18,185 tons) of food, medicines and other commodities were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. One truckload of flowers destined for Europe exited via Kerem Shalom.
- 2.217 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 330,000 liters of fuel for transportation for UNRWA, and 1,149 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 80 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
16-17 April 2009
-253 truckloads (6429 tons) of food and medicines were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 829,000 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 275 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 15 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - Passover: 8-15 April 2009
- During the Passover holiday, 389 truckloads (9946 tons) of food and medicines were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. One truckload of flowers destined for Europe exited via Kerem Shalom.
- 1.394 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 380 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 25 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing.
5-6 April 2009
-278 truckloads (6334 tons) of food and medicines were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 1.415 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 175 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
- 28 medical evacuations (patients and their escorts) were facilitated via Erez Crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - March 29 - April 4, 2009
- 513 truckloads (12,617 tons) of food, medicines and medical supplies and various comodities were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt (29/3-1/4).
- 2.009 million liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 793 tons of gas for domestic use were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot (29/3-2/4).
- 119 Gaza residents entered Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons via Erez Crossing (29/3-1/4).
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - March 22-28, 2009
- Throughout the week a total of 17,385 tons of humanitarian aid, food commodities, medical supplies and medication, supplies for the private and public sectors were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt.
- 2,172,000 liters of heavy-duty diesel, for the Gaza power station were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot. 1,170 tons of gas for domestic uses was transferred to the Gaza Strip. The ongoing supply of gas for domestic use is reliant on Palestinian demand and is not subject to any limitation by Israel.
- Kerem Shalom operated on 6 scheduled days, Karni conveyor belt operated 3 scheduled days and Nahal Oz operated 5 scheduled days. Erez crossing operated 6 scheduled days and facilitated medical movements beyond regular operating hours.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - March 15-22, 2009
- Throughout the week a total of 16,436 tons of aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom crossing (581 truckloads) and the Karni conveyor belt (135 truckloads).
- 2,178,410 liters of heavy-duty diesel, for the Gaza power station were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot. 1,017 tons of gas for domestic uses was transferred to the Gaza Strip. The ongoing supply of gas for domestic use is reliant on Palestinian demand and is not subject to any limitation by Israel.
- Kerem Shalom operated on 6 scheduled days, Karni conveyor belt operated 3 scheduled days and Nahal Oz operated 5 scheduled days. Erez crossing operated 6 scheduled days and facilitated medical movements beyond regular operating hours.
- This week 113 Medical evacuations from Gaza to Israel took place (including escorts), via Erez crossing. Hamas continues to reduce and restrict the number of referrals to Israel from the Gaza Strip of the chronically ill.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - March 8-15, 2009
- Throughout the week a total of 18,631 tons of aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom crossing (606 truckloads) and the Karni conveyor belt (187 truckloads). Among the goods transfered: various food products, medical supplies and medicines, clothing, animal feed, and three ambulances.
- Kerem Shalom operated 6 scheduled days, Karni conveyor buelt operated 3 scheduled days and Nahal Oz operated 5 scheduled days. Erez crossing operated 6 scheduled days and facilitated medical movements beyond regular operating hours.
- 95,000 carnations were exported this week from Gaza to the European market at the request of the Dutch government. A truckload of empty medical canisters entered from Gaza to be filled with medical gases in Israel at the request of the Palestinian health authorities.
- 2,249,000 liters of heavy-duty diesel, for the Gaza power station were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot as well as 300,000 liters of diesel for UNRWA and UN projects. 582 tons of gas for domestic uses was transferred to the Gaza Strip. The ongoing supply of gas for domestic use is reliant on Palestinian demand and is not subject to any limitation by Israel.
- This week 103 medical evacuations from Gaza to Israel took place (including escorts), via the Erez crossing, as well as 127 humanitarian cases.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - March 1-7, 2009
- Throughout the week a total of 17,402 tons of aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip. The Karni conveyor belt facilitated shipping of 5,774 tons of grain.
- This week, 41% of the goods transferred were at the request of the international community, with a total of 305 trucks of international aid and donations, including basic food commodities, school kits, paper, wheelchairs and other essential items. UNRWA continues to be the largest supplier of aid to the Gaza strip and shipped this week 145 truckloads of goods.
- Since Monday (2 March 2009), COGAT has implemented at the request of the Dutch government a mechanism to enable the export of carnations from Gaza to the European market via Kerem Shalom. This week 135,000 carnations were shipped.
- 11 trucks from Jordan with supplies required for the Jordanian military field hospital arrived this week via Allenby Bridge and accessed Gaza via the Erez Crossing (4 March 2009).
- The Nahal Oz fuel depot operated from Sunday-Thursday shipping 2,178,000 liters of heavy-duty diesel and 416 tons of domestic gas. Also, 40,000 liters of diesel were transferred to Gaza at the request of UNRWA for operational needs. The ongoing supply of gas for domestic use is reliant on Palestinian demand and is not subject to any limitation by Israel.
- This week 88 medical evacuations from Gaza to Israel took place (including escorts), via the Erez crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - February 22-28, 2009
Despite ongoing rocket and mortar fire in to Israel, 14,299 tons of humanitarian aid, food commodities, medical supplies and supplies for the private and public sectors were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt (5,370 tons of grain). All crossings were open from Sunday-Thursday.
2,200,000 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot. Also, following the resumption of delivery of domestic gas, 492 tons were transferred to Gaza.
153 medical evacuations (including escorts) of Palestinians from Gaza to Israel took place via the Erez crossing, as well as 32 humanitarian cases.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - February 15-21, 2009
Despite ongoing rocket and mortar fire in to Israel, 16,231 tons of humanitarian aid, food commodities, medical supplies and supplies for the private and public sectors were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom cargo terminal and the Karni conveyor belt. A notable decline in the amount of grain being shipped via the Karni conveyor is due to a reduction in Palestinian demand.
2,226,000 liters of heavy-duty diesel for the Gaza power station were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot. The Palestinians resumed delivery of domestic gas and 388 tons were supplied to the Gaza Strip.
101 medical evacuations (including escorts) from Gaza to Israel took place via the Erez crossing.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - February 8-14, 2009
The passages were closed on Tuesday, February 10, because of elections in Israel.
Kerem Shalom (open Sunday-Monday, Wednesday-Friday) - 506 truckloads
Karni (open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) - 147 truckloads
- Total trucks: 653
- Total supplies: 21,433 tons
Nahal Oz - 2,193,000 liters of diesel for the power station
Erez
- Medical cases: 82, including escorts, entered Israel for treatment.
- Humanitarian cases: 42 Palestinians entered Israel.
On February 9, UNRWA announced that it would resume the import of aid into Gaza after Hamas returned to the UNRWA warehouses in Gaza City and Rafah the supplies seized on 3 and 5 February.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - February 1-7, 2009
The supply of aid via the crossings was disrupted several times this week due to rocket and mortar fire against Israel.
Kerem Shalom (open Sunday-Friday) - 653 truckloads
Karni (open Sunday-Thursday) - 384 truckloads
- Total trucks: 1,037
- Total supplies: 27,522 tons
Nahal Oz - 1,760,000 liters of diesel for the power station, 391,000 liters of diesel for UNRWA, and 787 tons of gas
Erez
- Medical cases: 28, including escorts, entered Israel for treatment. - Humanitarian cases: 48 Palestinians entered Israel.
February 6, 2009
On February 6, 2009, 1,000 units of blood on the Lebanese ship Tali that illegally attempted to land in Gaza were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Erez Crossing on a refrigerated truck provided by Magen David Adom. Transfer of the rest of the humanitarian aid on the ship will be coordinated with the international organizations operating in the Gaza Strip.
Almost empty hold of the ship Tali, supposedly filled with
humanitarian aid for Gaza (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
UNRWA announced the suspension of all imports of aid into the Gaza Strip. During the night of 5 February 10 truckloads of flour (100 tons) and rice (200 tons) imported from Egypt for UNRWA were taken from the Palestinian side of the Kerem Shalom Crossing into Gaza. The suspension of imports will remain in effect until the aid is returned and the Agency is given credible assurances from the Hamas government in Gaza that there will be no repeat of these thefts.
- UNRWA to suspend food distribution to 750,000 Palestinians (UN Radio)
- UNRWA receives 20-day supply of fuel (UN Radio)
- IICC report: Tensions between Hamas and UNRWA following the theft of food and blankets and the Hamas takeover of a supply convoy
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon demanded that Hamas immediately release the UNRWA consignment of humanitarian goods it seized last night, in the second such incident this week, and to refrain from interference with the provision and distribution of humanitarian assistance in Gaza. The Secretary-General reiterates the Security Council's call (Resolution 1860) for the unimpeded provision and distribution throughout Gaza of humanitarian assistance, including food, fuel and medical treatment.
February 5, 2009
168 trucks delivered 4,508 tons of supplies to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom and Karni crossings.
February 4, 2009
195 trucks delivered 5,367 tons of supplies via the Kerem Shalom and Karni crossings, including 3,160 tons of grain. In addition to supplies requested by international organizations, goods for the private sector included dairy products, canned food, oil, diapers, reproductive eggs, hygienic products, rice and 12 generators.
441,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 188 tons of cooking gas were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
UNRWA reported that yesterday (3 Feb 2009) Hamas armed assailants took at gunpoint 3500 blankets and 406 food parcels from the UNRWA distribution center at the beach refugee camp (Shati).
- Statement by Minister Herzog
February 3, 2009
218 trucks delivered 6,106 tons of supplies via the Kerem Shalom and Karni crossings, including 3,812 tons of grain. In addition to supplies requested by international organizations, goods for the private sector included dairy products, fruit, oil, reproductive eggs, rice, flour, diapers, animal vaccines, and equipment for reconstruction of the electric network.
446,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 250 tons of cooking gas were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
February 2, 2009
194 trucks delivered 5,354 tons of supplies via the Kerem Shalom and Karni crossings, including 2,855 tons of grain.
In addition to supplies requested by international organizations, goods for the private sector included dairy products, fruit, oil, reproductive eggs, rice flour, and canned food.
609,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 391,000 liters of diesel for UNRWA and 254 tons of cooking gas were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
February 1, 2009
179 trucks delivered 4,656 tons of supplies via the Kerem Shalom and Karni crossings, including 2,855 tons of grain. In addition, 264,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 95 tons of cooking gas were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - January 25-31, 2009
Kerem Shalom - 502 truckloads
Karni - 266 truckloads
- Total trucks: 768
- Total supplies: 19,767 tons
Nahal Oz - 1,155,000 liters of diesel for the power station and 267 tons of gas
Erez
- Medical cases: 28, including escorts, entered Israel for treatment.
- Humanitarian cases: 35 Palestinians entered Israel
January 30, 2009
85 truckloads of goods (1,463 tons) were transferred to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing.
January 29, 2009
Despite rocket fire against Israel, the Kerem Shalom, Karni, Nahal Oz and Erez crossings were all open. Throughout the day, a total of 149 trucks with 4,577 tons of supplies were transferred to Gaza. 3,120 tons of grain were transferred via the Karni conveyor belt.
In addition to supplies requested by international organizations, goods for the private sector included fruit, oil, toiletries and sugar.
92,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
Janaury 28, 2009
The Kerem Shalom, Karni, Nahal Oz and Erez crossings were all open. Throughout the day, a total of 174 trucks with 4,701 tons of humanitarian supplies were transferred to Gaza, including also goods for the private sector - dairy products, fruit, and reproductive eggs. 3,116 tons of grain were transferred via the Karni conveyor belt. Also, 45,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
January 27, 2009
Before the lethal terrorist attack at Kissufim, causing the immediate closure of the crossings, 243 tons of grain were transferred via the Karni conveyor belt. Via the Nahal Oz fuel depot 82,000 liters of heavy duty diesel and 25 tons of gas for domestic needs were transferred.
January 26, 2009
The Kerem Shalom, Karni, Nahal Oz and Erez crossings all operated. A total of 225 trucks with 6,192 tons of supplies were delivered. Following extensive maintenance work, the Karni conveyor belt resumed operation and conveyed 3,800 tons of different types of grain. In addition, 366,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station, 122 tons of gas for domestic use and 188,000 liters of commercial diesel were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
A Jordanian military field hospital was conveyed to the Gaza Strip via the Erez Crossing in 33 trucks with 210 medical staff. The field hospital is to be established adjacent to the Shifa hospital.
• YouTube: Israel coordinates Jordanian field hospital for Gaza
January 25, 2009
The Kerem Shalom, Nahal Oz and Erez crossings were open. Throughout the day, 127 trucks laden with 2,610 tons of supplies were transferred at the request of UNRWA, the World Food Programme, UNICEF and a donation from Turkey. Also, 448,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station and 137 tons of gas for domestic use were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel depot. The Karni crossing remained closed due to maintenance.
January 23, 2009
85 truckloads laden with 2,130 tons of food, medical supplies and raw materials were transferred to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing.
January 22, 2009
109 trucks containing humanitarian supplies were transferred to Gaza via Kerem Shalom, and 84 trucks of grain via the Karni conveyer. In addition, 440,000 tons of of diesel fuel and 225,000 tons of domestic gas were transferred at the Nahal Oz fuel depot. 53 patients and escorts crossed into Israel at the Erez crossing.
January 21, 2009
The Kerem Shalom, Karni, Nahal Oz and Erez crossings all operated. 181 trucks with 5,221 tons of supplies entered the Gaza Strip. At Karni, 3,600 tons of various grains were transferred via the conveyor belt. 456,000 liters of heavy duty diesel and 163 tons of domestic gas were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Nahal Oz fuel depot.
232 dual nationals were evacuated via Erez to Jordan at the request of the governments
January 20, 2009
The Kerem Shalom, Karni, Nahal Oz and Erez crossings operated, enabling humanitarian movements and transfer of humanitarian goods into Gaza. 210 trucks laden with 6,489 tons of supplies were transferred to Gaza. 10 trucks with an Egyptian donation of 227 tons of flour entered directly into Gaza though Kerem Shalom. In addition, 443,000 liters of heavy duty diesel and 198 tons of domestic gas were transferred to the Gaza Strip via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 20-Jan-2009
• YouTube: Keeping the lights on in Gaza
January 19, 2009
195 trucks laden with 4,946 tons of supplies were transferred to Gaza. 10 trucks with an Egyptian donation of 198 tons of flour entered directly into Gaza though Kerem Shalom. The ICRC facilitated the transfer of ten ambulances from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in the West Bank to the Gaza Strip. 33 Palestinians left Gaza for medical treatment in Israel, including eight cancer patients.
In addition, 537,100 liters of heavy duty diesel and 206 tons of domestic gas were transferred to the Gaza Strip via Nahal Oz fuel depot.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 19-Jan-2009
YouTube: Young Gazan cancer patients enter Israel for treatment
A first group of Palestinian children suffering from cancer were received at the clinic opened at the Erez crossing as part of Israel's humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. The children received initial treatment there and were then transferred to hospitals in Israel and abroad according to the serious of their condition - Jan 19, 2009
(Photo: Rafael Ben-Ari/Chameleons Eye)
The Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories reports daily on the general humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
Humanitarian aid includes food, medicines and medical equipment, tools and materials for esssential humanitarian infrastructures, and a certain amount of diesel fuel. Cement, sand, gravel and steel are not considered to be humanitarian aid.
Different crossings are designated for different types of humanitarian aid:
Karni Crossing: grains such as wheat, barley, soy beans, corn, sesame seeds, animal feed and aggregate
Kerem Shalom and/or Sufa Crossing: food, hygiene products, tools and raw materials for essential infrastructures, medicines and medical equipment; and a myriad of other items - ranging from school books to wheel chairs - needed by the civilian population.
Nahal Oz: diesel fuel for transportation and for the local Gaza power station, petrol, and gas for cooking and heating, according to an assessment of civilian needs mandated by the Israeli court.
Erez Crossing: two-way traffic of international organizations' staff between Israel and Gaza ; Gaza residents seeking medical treatment in Israel or the Palestinian Authority, together with the people accompanying them ("medical evacuations"); and Palestinian civilians with various humanitarian needs. This crossing is open every day, even when the other crossings are closed.