COGAT

4,200 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip this week, carrying food, fuel, medical supplies, tents and shelter equipment. This is in accordance with the terms of the deal for the return of Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity. So far, since the start of the hostage release deal, 16,800 trucks of aid entered Gaza. We look forward to and anticipate the return of all hostages to their families.🎗

Over 12,000 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered Gaza since the start of the hostage release deal, in accordance with the terms. We look forward and anticipate the return of all Israeli hostages to their homes and loved ones.🎗

4,200 trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip through the various crossings over the past week, following inspection. This is in accordance with the terms of the deal for the return of Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity. We look forward and anticipate the return of all hostages to their families and homes in Israel 🎗️

Over the last few days, COGAT, through the GazaCLA, has been carrying out significant efforts to facilitate and expedite the entry of fuel for humanitarian purposes. These efforts included: ✔️Operating the fuel terminal on Friday ✔️Transfering fuel directly into Gaza through Gate 96 ✔️Entry of 23 tankers of fuel over the last 4 days. We've been saying all along: we are here to facilitate the entry of fuel for humanitarian purposes. @UN aid agencies can coordinate the entry of fuel based on need, any day of the week.

Yesterday, January 13, humanitarian efforts included: ✅️276 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza. ✅️200 trucks were collected from the Gazan side of Kerem Shalom by international organizations. Approx. 800 trucks worth of aid are waiting for collection. All by the UN aid agencies. ✅️A convoy of 31 trucks entered Gaza directly through Gate 96. ✅️6 tankers of cooking gas and 5 tankers of fuel designated for the operation of essential infrastructure were transferred into Gaza. ✅️2 fuel tankers were coordinated to northern Gaza for the refueling of water pumping facilities. ℹ️Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates about the humanitarian efforts and operations in Gaza: cogatnewsletter.com

Medical transfers from Gaza: Israel takes proactive steps to facilitate the departure of patients, especially children in critical conditions, for medical treatment outside Gaza. This is subject to a receiving country's consent and a security evaluation. To date, 24 groups have exited Gaza, transporting 1,075 patients and escorts through Israel to 13 different countries. We are committed to continuing this humanitarian mission, coordinating further departures as needed. Israel is prepared to handle larger volumes of patients than those currently leaving. The scope of transfers is based on the capacity of international organizations and the willingness of third countries to accept patients, not on any limitation imposed by Israel. Israel invested significant resources to allow the movement of patients through its territory. For instance, the Kerem Shalom crossing, typically used for goods, has been adapted to accommodate the transfer of patients and their escorts in coordination with int'l orgs. COGAT works closely with international bodies to ensure transparency and improve workflows. We remain flexible and responsive to the urgency of requests, continuously seeking ways to streamline procedures while prioritizing the safety of all involved.

December 2024 saw the most aid trucks entering Gaza in recent months with over 200 million pounds of aid entering. There is no limit on the amount of aid that can enter Gaza.

There are currently approx. 800 trucks worth of aid waiting to be collected from the Gazan side of the Kerem Shalom Crossing. Aid enters Gaza consistently, with no limits on the amount — it is entirely dependent on the capacity of the @UN aid organizations to collect and distribute the aid from the Kerem Shalom Crossing. Other organizations collect and distribute aid constantly, so should - and could - the UN aid organizations.

Yesterday (Dec. 31), 127 Gazan patients — mostly children — and caregivers exited Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing and the Ramon Airport to receive medical treatment in the UAE. This was carried out in cooperation with the UAE, Israel and WHO. The State of Israel is thankful for the UAE’s leadership of this important humanitarian project, as it is for all the humanitarian efforts the UAE and other organizations advanced in Gaza since the start of the war. ----In recent months, 23 groups including 1,055 patients and caregivers, have exited Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing on their way to medical treatment in 13 different countries abroad.

Israel works collaboratively with the international community to facilitate humanitarian responses for the civilian population in Gaza, despite challenges. Some of the efforts we worked on over the past year: