STATE OF ISRAEL

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE
COORDINATOR OF GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE TERRITORIES

Humanitarian & Civilian Activities For the Gaza Strip -

Monthly Report
September 2010
Following is a report regarding the civilian and humanitarian activities
taken by the Israeli authorities during the month of September 2010:

Expanding the Civilian Policy towards the Gaza Strip

According to 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% 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 Cabinet’s decision.
o 31 projects were approved in the first package.
o 22 projects were approved in the second package.
A joint Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT)
– Palestinian Authority (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
During the month there was reducing of 33% in the volume of
truckloads entering the Gaza Strip through the Kerem Shalom crossing
and Karni Conveyor, due to the September holidays.
During the month there was an increase of 46% in the volume of Heavy
Duty Diesel delivered to the power plant, 15% decrease in Cooking Gas
delivered into the Gaza Strip.
During the month, 1,773 Palestinians entered Israel, West Bank and
abroad.
5% increase in number of businessmen that exit the Gaza Strip during
the month.
During the month, 60 international staff members entered/exited the
Gaza Strip.
13.5 million dollars were delivered for UNRWA.
During the month 43 diplomatic delegations entered the Gaza Strip.

Movements and Permits

During the month, 1,773 Palestinians exited the Gaza Strip through the
Erez crossing.
Overall 2,017 permits were issued for Palestinians to cross through
Erez, including:
o 1,067 permits for medical cases- 533 patients and 534
companions, to receive medical treatment in Israel, the West
Bank and abroad.
o 7 permits were issued for embassy visa interviews.
o 7 permits were issued for attendance in conventions and
professional medical seminars.
o 52 permits were issued for traveling abroad.
424 businessmen exited the Gaza Strip.

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 Projects Implementation Status
The transfer of equipment for approved projects in the Gaza Strip has
continued according to the coordination with the international
organizations.
The implementation of approved projects:
o Water Treatment Plant-
o The Northern Water Treatment Plant - Part B (World Bank) - 46
truckloads of cement, iron and other equipment were delivered
during the month.
o The Water Treatment Plant in Sheikh Aglin (KFW) - 30 truckloads of
materials and equipment were delivered this month.
o 900 Greenhouses (USAID)- 12 greenhouses (4 truckloads) were
delivered during the month.
o Agricultural Family Plots (USAID) - agricultural inputs (4 truckloads)
were delivered during the month.
o 151 Housing Units (UNRWA)- The Project has been completed

The Activity of the International Community

Movement of international staff members- Overall 60 movements
were recorded through Erez during the month.
16 Palestinians with scholarships exited the Gaza Strip for academic
studies abroad.
53 Palestinian international organization employees exited the Gaza
Strip.
43 diplomatic delegations entered the Gaza Strip during the month.
During this month 16 donation requests were approved to the Gaza
Strip.
Goods and equipment from the recent flotilla were transferred (overall
160 truckloads were delivered until today, out of total of 200).

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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, according to the
PA’s requests:
o 8,141,682 liters of Diesel for the power plant were transferred.
o 2,899 tons of Cooking Gas were transferred into the Gaza Strip.
Maintenance equipment were transferred for infrastructure networks
according to the PA’s requests:
o 7 truckloads of equipment for the Palestinian Power Plant
activated by Siemens were delivered.
o 1 truckload of equipment was delivered for the Palestinian
Energy Authority.
During September, 5 truckloads of equipment were transferred for
"G'awal" Media Company.

Money Transfer
100 million dollars were transferred from the PA for salary payments
13.5 million dollars for UNRWA salaries were delivered into the Gaza
Strip.

Crossing Activity
During the month 3,427 truckloads entered the Gaza Strip, including:

Clothing & Electric Food Houseware Construction Inputs to

Footwear Products Materials Agriculture

80 170 1,653 70 120 92

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 Merchandise Traffic to the Gaza Strip

Transfer of Commodities into the Gaza Strip Through the

Crossings

Kerem Shalom Karni Conveyor

Total truckloads 406 3,021 3,427
Weight (tons) 14,708 61,113 75,821

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 Fuel Transfers for the Month of September
19- 29-
Merchandise/Period 1-4/09/10 5-11/09/10 12-18/09/10 Total
23/09/10 31/09/10
Heavy-Duty Diesel for
950,985 2,017,099 1,982,910 2,031,791 1,158,897 8,141,682
the power station (liters)
Cooking Gas (tons) 259 585 864 605 586 2,899

Stock Transfer by Category

Merchandise Truckloads
Milk Powder and Baby Formula 12
Rice 33
Wheat 142
Produce (Fruits and Vegetables) 408
Meat / Chicken / Fish Products 176
Dairy Products 131
Food
Sugar 59
Products
Legumes 13
Flour 81
Cooking Oil 49
Salt 23
Mixed Grain 5
Mixed/Additional Food Products 521
Animal Food 383
Iron 3
Generators 7
House ware 70
Electronic Products 120
Clothing & Footwear 80
Installation and Ceramics 170
Essential Humanitarian Products 661
Glass, Wood Profiles and Aluminum Profiles 109
Hygiene Products 123
Cement 11
Inputs to Agriculture 92
Medicine and Medical Equipment 20
Mixed Products 33
Total Truckloads 3,427
[
Total Weight 75,821

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