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OPT: Increased humanitarian aid to Gaza after IDF operation, 22 Mar 2009

COGAT - Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories, Ministry of Defense

Since the end of the IDF operation in Gaza (18 Jan 2009), 174,217 tons of aid and 17,996,310 liters of fuel have been delivered to the Gaza Strip.

Weekly summary of the Gaza crossings - March 15-22, 2009

- Throughout the week a total of 16,436 tons of aid were transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom crossing (581 truckloads) and the Karni conveyor belt (135 truckloads).

- 2,178,410 liters of heavy duty diesel, for the Gaza power station were delivered via Nahal Oz fuel depot. 1,017 tons of gas for domestic uses was transferred to the Gaza Strip. The ongoing supply of gas for domestic use is reliant on Palestinian demand and is not subject to any limitation by Israel.

- Kerem Shalom operated on 6 scheduled days, Karni conveyor belt operated 3 scheduled days and Nahal Oz operated 5 scheduled days. Erez crossing operated 6 scheduled days and facilitated medical movements beyond regular operating hours.

- This week 80 medical evacuations from Gaza to Israel took place (including escorts), via the Erez crossing, as well as 91 humanitarian cases.