Gaza Strip Civilian and Humanitarian Aid Monthly Report-October 2010

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STATE OF ISRAELMINISTRY OF DEFENSE

COORDINATOR OF GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE TERRITORIES

Foreign Relations Branch, Beit Yachin, Tel Aviv Tel.: 03-7189110 Fax: 03-7189174

Humanitarian & Civilian Activities towards the Gaza Strip

- Monthly Report

October 2010

The following is a report regarding the civilian and humanitarian activities

by Israeli authorities during the month of October, 2010:

Expanding Civilian Policy towards the Gaza Strip

According to the Cabinets 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% so

that 250 truckloads will enter the Gaza Strip via Kerem Shalom on a

daily basis.

The list of controlled items to the Gaza Strip was published on July 5th

.

The list is located in 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 Cabinets decision.o 31 projects were approved in the first package.o22 projects were approved in the second package.

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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Movements and Permits

During the month, 2,569 Palestinians exited the Gaza Strip through

Erez crossing.

Overall 2,794 permits were issued for Palestinians to cross through

Erez, including:

o 1,456 permits for medical cases- 725 patients and 731 companions,to receive medical treatment in Israel, the West Bank and abroad.

o 2 permits were issued for embassy visa interviews.o 23 permits were issued for attendance in conventions and

professional medical seminars.

o 91 permits were issued for traveling abroad.780 businessmen exited the Gaza Strip.

Main Points

During the month there was a 21% increase in the volume of truckloads entering

the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing and Karni Conveyor.

During the month there was a 2% decrease in the volume of Heavy Duty Diesel

delivered to the power plant, and a 14% increase in Cooking Gas delivered into theGaza Strip.

During the month, 2,569 Palestinians entered Israel, West Bank and abroad.

84% increase in number of businessmen that exit the Gaza Strip during the month.

During the month 223 international staff members entered/exited the Gaza Strip.

13.5 million dollars were delivered for UNRWA.

During the month 59 diplomatic delegations entered the Gaza Strip (223

diplomats).

A meeting between the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territoriesand businessmen from Gaza was held on October 12

thin which the businessmen

reported on the improvements in the economy in the Strip since the expansion of

the civilian policy.


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Project Implementation Status

The transfer of equipment for approved projects in the Gaza Strip has

continued by coordination efforts with the international organizations.

The implementation of approved projects:

o The Northern Water Treatment Plant - Part B (World Bank) - 44truckloads of cement, iron and other equipment were delivered

during the month.

o The Water Treatment Plant in Sheikh Aglin (KFW) - 86 truckloads ofmaterials and equipment were delivered this month.

o 900 greenhouses (USAID)- 15 truckloads were delivered during themonth.

o Agricultural Family Plots (USAID) - agricultural inputs (7 truckloads)were delivered during the month.o Rehabilitation of The Right to Live society house (USAID)- One

truckload was transferred.

o Riad School in Rafah (UNRWA)- 32 truckloads of aggregates andother materials were transferred.

o Building 8 classrooms in the Zaarah School (UNRWA)- Onetruckload of materials was transferred.

o Rehabilitation of medical center in Nutzirat (UNRWA)- 21truckloads of equipment and materials were transferred.

o Building 5 housing units in Um- Nazer (UNRWA)- 7 truckloads weretransferred.

o Building 7 housing units in Han- Yunis (UNRWA)- 9 truckloads weretransferred.


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The Activity of the International Community

15 Palestinians with scholarships exited the Gaza Strip for academic

studies abroad.

90 Palestinian international organization employees exited the Gaza

Strip.

59 diplomatic delegations entered the Gaza Strip during the month.

During this month 11 donation requests were approved.

During the month 208 truckloads were transferred according to the

request of international organizations (including 150 computers for

educational project of the USAID).


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Money Transfer

13.5 million dollars for UNRWAs salaries were delivered into the Gaza

Strip.

HumanitarianInfrastructure

During the month the supply of electricity and water from Israel was

maintained.

The transfer of fuel continued throughout the month, according to the

PAs requests:

o 7,961,535 liters of Heavy Duty Diesel for the power plant weretransferred.

o 3,306 tons of Cooking Gas were transferred into the Gaza Strip.o 78,499 liters of Gasoline were transferred.o 370,005 liters of Diesel for transportation were transferred.Maintenance equipment were transferred for infrastructure networks

according to the PAs requests:

o One truckload of equipment for the Palestinian Power Plant wasdelivered.

o 12 truckloads of equipment were delivered by request of thePalestinian Energy Authority.

o 3 truckloads of equipment by request of the Water Authority weredelivered.

During September, 6 truckloads of equipment were delivered for the"G'awal" communication company and 6 truckloads of equipment for

the "Paltal" communication company were transferred.


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Merchandise Traffic to the Gaza Strip

Crossing Activity

During the month 4,356 truckloads entered the Gaza Strip, including:

Clothing

& Footware

Electric

Products

Food House

wear

Construction

Materials

Vehicles Inputs to

Agriculture

118 246 1,715 79 143 160

Vehicles

138


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Commodities Transfer through the Crossings into the Gaza

Strip

Kerem Shalom Karni conveyor Total

Total truckloads 3,748 608 4,356

Weight (tons) 69,601 23,886 93,487

Fuel Transfers for the Month of September

Merchandise/Period 1-7/10/1010-

16/10/1017-23/10/10

14-

31/10/10Total

Gasoline 49,000 29,499 - - 78,499

Heavy Duty Diesel

(UNRWA)- 270,005 - 100,000 370,005

Heavy-Duty Diesel for

the power station (liters)2,193,559 1,710,573 1,876,878 2,180525 7,961,535

Cooking Gas (tons) 853 800 825 828 3,306


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Stock Transfer by Category

Merchandise Truckloads

Food

Products

Milk Powder and Baby Formula 19

Rice 16

Wheat 182

Produce (Fruits and Vegetables) 377

Meat/Chicken/Fish Products 194

Dairy Products 151

Sugar 38

Legumes 31

Flour 46

Cooking Oil 55

Salt 29

Mixed Grain 4

Mixed/Additional Food Products 573

Animal Food 427

Iron 14

Generators 16

House wares 79

Electric Products 246

Clothing & Footwear 118

Installation and Ceramics 303

Essential Humanitarian Products 694

Glass, Wood Profiles and Aluminum Profiles 143

Aggregates 157

Hygiene Products 143

Cement 26

Inputs to Agriculture 138

Medicine and Medical Equipment 47

Mixed Products 90

Total Truckloads 4,356

Total Weight 93,487[

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