STATE OF ISRAEL

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE
COORDINATOR OF GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE TERRITORIES

Humanitarian Aid & Development Assistance to

the Gaza Strip - Monthly Report
August 2010
The Israeli Government, together with the IDF, coordinates the delivery of a
variety of Humanitarian Aid and Development Assistance to the civilian
population of the Gaza Strip. This report details the humanitarian measures taken
during the month of August, as well as general transfers of goods and services to
the Strip.

Expanding the Civilian Policy towards the Gaza Strip

In accordance with the Cabinet’s decision to expand the civilian policy
towards the Gaza Strip, Israel has implemented the following measures:
The capacity of the Kerem Shalom crossing was increased by
170%, facilitating the entry of 250 truckloads to the Gaza Strip via
Kerem Shalom on a daily basis.
The list of controlled items to the Gaza Strip was published on July
5th, and is available at the Prime Minister's Office website-
www.pmo.gov.il/PMOEng/Communication/Spokesman/2010/07/spokegaza050710.htm.

Promoting the implementation of International Projects:

o 14 projects were approved prior to the Cabinet’s decision.
o 31 new projects were approved in the first package.
o The second package of projects is in advanced staff work.
A Joint COGAT - PA team was established in order to promote
projects that are funded and supervised by the international
community.
A joint team between COGAT, the Ministry of Defense Crossing
Authority and the PA was established in order to enhance the
capacity of the existing operational crossings.

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 Main Points
In August, there was an increase of 41% in the volume of
truckloads entering the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom
crossing and Karni Conveyor.
During the month there was a 34% increase in the volume of
Heavy Duty Diesel delivered to the power plant, and a
6% increase in Cooking Gas delivered to the Gaza Strip.
During the month, 2,248 Palestinians crossed into Israel,
the West Bank and abroad.
60% increase in number of businessmen that exited the
Gaza Strip during the month.
During the month 796 international staff members entered/exited
the Gaza Strip.
31.5million NIS was delivered to the Palestinian Bank in Gaza.
During the month, several high ranking members of the
international community visited the Gaza Strip, among them the
Foreign Minister of Norway and his delegation,
as well as 52 other diplomatic delegations.

Movements and Permits

During the month, 2,248 Palestinians exited the Gaza Strip
through Erez crossing.
Overall 2,980 permits were issued for Palestinians to cross
through Erez, including:
o 1,531 permits for medical cases: 769 patients and
762 companions, to receive medical treatment in Israel, the
West Bank and abroad.
o 24 permits were issued for embassy visa interviews.
o 19 permits were issued for attendance at conventions and
professional medical seminars.
406 businessmen exited the Gaza Strip.

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 Project Implementation Status
The transfer of equipment for approved projects in the
Gaza Strip has continued through ongoing coordination with the
International Organizations.
Implementation of Approved Projects:
o Water Treatment Plant in Rafa - Part B (ICRC)
7 truckloads of Pipes, Pumps, Filters and other equipment
were delivered during the month.
o 900 Greenhouses Project (USAID) 69 greenhouses (23
truckloads) were delivered during the month.
o Agricultural Family Plots (USAID) Agricultural inputs
(4 truckloads) were delivered during the month.

The Activity of the International Community

Movement of International Staff Members: overall 796 movements
were recorded through Erez in August.
57 Palestinians with scholarships exited the Gaza Strip
for academic studies abroad.
52 diplomatic delegations entered the Gaza Strip during
the month.
During the month 18 donation requests were approved
to the Gaza Strip.
The activity of UNMAS was reduced due to lack of cooperation by
Hamas.

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 Humanitarian Infrastructure
During the month the supply of electricity and water from Israel
was maintained.
The transfer of fuel continued throughout the month, in
accordance with the PA’s requests:
o 5,565,173 liters of Diesel for the power plant was
transferred.
o 3,428 tons of Cooking Gas was transferred into the Gaza
strip.
o 82,750 liters of Gasoline and 505,739 liters of Diesel Fuel
for transportation were transferred.
Maintenance equipment was transferred for infrastructure nets
according to the PA’s requests:
o 4 truckloads of equipment for the Palestinian Water
Authority were delivered.
o 9 truckloads of equipment and spare parts were delivered
for the Palestinian Energy Authority.
Telecommunications: in August, the transfer of 300,000 "Jawwal"
SIM cards and 1.5 million calling cards was coordinated.

Money Transfers
31.5 million NIS were transferred to the Palestinian Bank
13.5 million dollars for UNRWA’s salaries were delivered into the
Gaza Strip.

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 Crossing Activity
During the month 5,171 truckloads entered the Gaza Strip,
including:

Clothing & Electric Food House wares

Shoes Products 1,848 truckloads 98 truckloads
108 truckloads 17 truckloads

Aluminum, Inputs to
Glass and Agriculture
Wood Profiles 167 truckloads
105 truckloads

Merchandise Traffic to the Gaza Strip

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 Commodities Transfers to the Gaza Strip
via the Crossings

Period Kerem Shalom Karni Conveyor Total

1-7/08/2010 1,017 149 1,166
8-14/08/2010 929 206 1,135
15-21/08/2010 904 151 1,055
22-28/08/2010 865 209 1,074
29-31/08/2010 529 112 741
Total truckloads 4,244 827 5,171
Weight (tons) 77,944 32,738 110,682

Fuel Transfers for the Month of July

15- 22- 29-
Merchandise/Period 1-7/08/10 8-14/08/10
21/08/10 28/08/10 31/08/10
Total
Heavy-Duty Diesel for
the power station 806,006 1,123,475 951,611 1,679,598 1,004,483 5,565,173
(liters)
Transportation Diesel
34,990 219,999 - - 250,750 505,739
for UNRWA (liters)
Gasoline for UNRWA -
- 44,750 - 38,000 82,750
(tons)
Cooking Gas (tons) 667 880 741 743 397 3,428

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 Stock Transfer by Category
Merchandise Truckloads
Milk Powder and Baby Formula 30
Rice 38
Wheat 295
Produce (Fruits and Vegetables) 241
Meat / Chicken / Fish Products 267
Dairy Products 138
Sugar 77
Legumes 16
Flour 119
Food Cooking Oil 62
Products Salt 10
Spices 1
Corn 53
Barely 85
Soya Beans 5
Chick Pea 8
Mixed Grain 260
Sorghum 6
Bran 1
Mixed\Additional Food Products 396
Generators 11
House wares 98
Kitchenware 2
Clothing & Footwear 108
Essential Humanitarian Products 621
Glass, Wood Profiles and Aluminum Profiles 105
Hygiene Products 93
Animal Feed 3
Input to Agriculture 167
Aggregates for the Palestinian side of Kerem Shalom 119
Medicine and Medical Equipment 52
Mixed Products 74
Total Truckloads 3,665
Total Weight 82,701

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