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Details of humanitarian aid transferred to the Gaza Strip via Israeli crossings
by Yaman Salahi Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 at 9:34 AM

Details of humanitarian aid transferred to the Gaza Strip via Israeli crossings



http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Government/Communiques/2009/Humanitarian_aid_to_Gaza_following_6_month_calm.htm

Details of humanitarian aid transferred to the Gaza Strip via Israeli crossings:

January 21, 2009
The Kerem Shalom, Karni, Nahal Oz and Erez crossings operated, enabling humanitarian movements and transfer of humanitarian goods into Gaza. 181 trucks with 5,221 tons of supplies including donations from Turkey, Jordan and Canada all made their way to Gaza. 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

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

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)

Janaury 18, 2009
95 trucks carrying food and medical equipment were transferred to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, as well as 60,000 liters of diesel. An additional 38 trucks delivered 1,463 tons of wheat and other grains at the Karni crossing. 90,000 liters of diesel were transferred via the Nahal Oz fuel terminal.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 18-Jan-2009

January 17, 2009
51 trucks loaded with 1,135 tons of supplies for UNRWA and the private sector were shipped to Gaza via Kerem Shalom cargo terminal. Also, 115,000 liters of heavy duty diesel were transferred to the Gaza Strip through Kerem Shalom.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 16/17-Jan-2009

January 16, 2009
76 trucks carrying 3,333 tons of humanitarian aid and 115,000 liters of heavy duty diesel in three fuel tankers were transferred to the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing. The shipment included basic food commodities, medical supplies, dairy products, a large Jordanian donation, medical supplies and powdered milk from the World Health Organization, and a donation from an Israeli peace initiative. At the Karni conveyor, 37 trucks supplied 1,400 tons of grain, including wheat, corn and animal feed were transferred.

January 15, 2009
69 trucks carrying humanitarian aid passed through the Kerem Shalom crossing carrying 1,468 tons of food, medical equipment, and other basic supplies.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 14/15-Jan-2009

January 14, 2009
105 trucks transferred 2,310 tons of flour, dairy products, canned goods, water and medical equipment to Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing. Three fuel tankers also transferred 104,000 liters of fuel for the Gaza power station.

January 13, 2009
102 trucks containing 2,310 tons of humanitarian aid including basic food commodities, medical supplies and medication were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom crossing. In addition, Also, 156,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the Gaza power station were conveyed through the Kerem Shalom crossing in four fuel tankers. The commodities included supplies for UNRWA, the World Food Programme, UNICEF, various donations, and goods for the private sector including 208 tons of dairy products and supplies required for maintenance of the water network.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 13-Jan-2009

January 12, 2009
A total of 120 trucks carrying 3,129 tons of humanitarian aid including basic food commodities, medical supplies and medication were transferred to the Gaza Strip. The commodities included supplies for UNRWA, the World Food Programme, UNICEF a large Jordanian donation and goods for the private sector.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 12-Jan-2009

January 9-11, 2009
Jan 11: 91 trucks carry food, medical equipment and other humanitarian aid entered Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing.
Jan 9: 41 trucks carrying food products and electrical equipment entered via the Kerem Shalom crossing. 223 dual nationals were evacuated from Gaza. While most of the population in the Gaza Strip has electricity, work continues to restore additional electrical lines.
- Video: Israel reconstructs Gaza's electrical infrastructure
Over the weekend, a total of 132 trucks with 3,339 tons of humanitarian goods were transferred. These goods included basic food commodities, medical supplies, electrical supplies for the Palestinian Energy Authority, a donation of approximately 1000 blood units from Jordan and a total of 42 truck loads for UN bodies.

January 8, 2009
Israel transferred 89 humanitarian aid trucks loaded with 2,227 tons of food and medical supplies to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, including aid provided by UNRWA, WFP, WHO, ICRC, Jordan and Italy. 315,000 liters of fuel, alongside 143 tons of natural cooking gas were transferred through the Nahal Oz terminal, and 223 foreign nationals were permitted entry to Israel following requests from their respective governments.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 8-Jan-2009

January 7, 2009
Throughout the day the crossings facilitated the movement of 76 trucks loaded with 2,068 tons of humanitarian goods, comprised of donations from Jordan and Egypt, and aid on behalf of UNRWA, the World Food Programme, the World Health Organization and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Also, 482,000 liters of heavy duty diesel for the power plant, 92,000 liters of diesel for UN humanitarian operations and 43 tons of gas for domestic use were transferred to the Gaza Strip.
Ongoing activities are taking place in order to repair additional electrical lines. Nevertheless, most of the population in the Gaza Strip has electricity.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 7-Jan-2009: "Humanitarian corridor" labeled a success

January 6, 2009
57 trucks loaded with 1,312 tons of humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom crossing. The trucks contained medical supplies, flour, powdered milk, potatoes, barley and more, shipped to Gaza at the request of international organizations including UNRWA, the World Food Programme and the World Health Organization, as well as international donations on behalf of the governments of Jordan, Egypt and Greece. Israel's humanitarian efforts, in conjuction with international organizations operating in the Gaza Strip, also include medical treatment in Israeli hospitals and infrastructure repairs in the Gaza Strip.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 6-Jan-2009

January 5, 2009
49 trucks carrying 1,119 tons of food and medicines were transfered to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, including four, medical equipment and medicines. The aid was donated by international organizations - UNRWA, WFP and the ICRC - and by several countries, including Egypt and Jordan. In addition, 215,000 liters of diesel fuel for the power plant,, 93,000 liters of diesel for the use of various UN organizations and 50 tons of cooking gas for domestic uses were transferred via the Nahal Oz terminal.
The evacuation of dual nationals is continuing.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 5-Jan-2009

January 2, 2009
Israel transferred 64 trucks carrying 1,530 tons of humanitarian aid (including basic foodstuffs, medicines and medical supplies, tents and generators) via the Kerem Shalom crossing. Among the trucks were 25 UNRWA trucks, eight trucks of food donated by Turkey, and three trucks of medical equipment from the WHO.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 2-Jan-2009

January 1, 2009
60 trucks, with approximately 1,360 tons of humanitarian aid, medical supplies and medication were conveyed through Kerem Shalom cargo terminal.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 1-Jan-2009

December 31, 2008
93 truckloads carrying some 2,500 tons of humanitarian aid, medical supplies and medications were transferred through the Kerem Shalom crossing. The World Food Programme notified the Israeli authorities that their food warehouses in the Gaza Strip are full, with a two-week supply, and they do not require further shipments.
The Nahal Oz fuel crossing remains closed due to continuing fire in the area.
Twelve Palestinians, including two children, were transferred to Israeli hospitals.
• Humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip 31-Dec-2008

December 30, 2008
93 truckloads carrying 2,366 tons of humanitarian supplies as well as five ambulances donated by Turkey were transferred to the Gaza Strip. A Red Cross plane arrived with medical supplies for the hospital operating room.
The aid included food and medicine provided by the World Food Programme, UNRWA, UNICEF, the ICRC, the World Health Organization, Doctors without Borders, and Care International, as well as donations from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and Turkey.
• Israel increases humanitarian effort to the Gaza Strip - 30-Dec-2008

December 29, 2008
63 trucks with 1,545 tons of humanitarian goods (food, medicines and medical supplies) were delivered via the Kerem Shalom crossing. Most of the aid was provided by the International Red Cross, UNRWA, Doctors without Borders, and Care International. Five ambulances from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Ramallah passed through, at the request of the International Red Cross (ICRC). 1,000 units of blood donated by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan were also delivered.
Although scheduled to open, the Nahal Oz fuel depot remained closed due to rocket attacks nearby.

Erez crossing: Four people (patients and their escorts), and ten international staff, including a pregnant FAO employee and her Palestinian husband, left the Gaza Strip and crossed into Israel.

December 28, 2008
At the request of international organizations (the International Red Cross, UNRWA, WFP) and of the Palestinian National Authority in Ramallah, 23 truckloads of humanitarian goods such as flour, medicines and medical supplies, were transferred via Kerem Shalom crossing.

December 26, 2008
Kerem Shalom: 63 trucks delivered1496 tons of goods - flour, oil, sugar, rice, salt, milk powder, hatching eggs and medicines.

December 21-25, 2008
Erez crossing: 145 people (patients and their escorts) crossed into Israel for medical treatment

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.

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http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Government/Communiques/2009/Humanitarian_aid_to_Gaza_following_6_month_calm.htm

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