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Monday, February 21, 2011
Humanitarian & Civilian Activities in Gaza Strip - COGAT monthly report January 2011

Humanitarian & Civilian Activities in Gaza Strip - COGAT monthly report
January 2011
21 Feb 2011

In January, 4106 truckloads of goods entered the Gaza Strip and 111
truckloads of Gaza-grown strawberries and carnations passed through the
Israeli crossings on their way to European markets.

The following is a report on the civilian and humanitarian activities
carried out by the Israeli authorities during the month of January 2011:

Expanding the Civil Policy towards the Gaza Strip

In accordance with the Cabinet’s decision to liberalize the civilian policy
vis-à-vis the Gaza Strip, Israel has implemented the following measures:

* The capacity of the Kerem Shalom crossing was increased by 170%,
enabling 250 truckloads to 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 can be found on the website of the Prime Minister's Office .
* Promoting the implementation of international projects – overall, 101
projects of international organizations were approved and 19 of them already
completed.
* A joint COGAT-PA team was established in order to promote
internationally funded and supervised projects.
* A joint team comprising COGAT, the MOD Crossing Authority and the PA
was established in order to increase the capacity of the existing
operational crossings.
* The export of agriculture products (flowers, strawberries and bell
peppers) to European markets was approved.

Main Points

* The export of strawberries, flowers and bell peppers from the Gaza
Strip to the European market continued, with a 33.33% increase in volume.
* There was a decrease of 10% in the volume of imports by the private
sector in comparison with last month.
* There was an increase of 31.69% in the volume of imports by
international organizations.
* There was an increase of 8% in the number of patients and companions
entering Israel for medical reasons.
* There was a 38% decrease in the number of trucks entering Gaza for
projects compared to last month.
* There was 2% increase in the amount of private vehicles imported
into the Gaza Strip.
* The PA stopped ordering heavy diesel fuel for the power plant in the
second week of the month; since then no fuel for the power plant has been
imported from Israel.

Palestinian Movement and Permits
3,103 Palestinians exited the Gaza Strip through Erez Crossing.
Overall, 3,139 permits were issued to Palestinians, allowing them to cross
through Erez, including:

* 1,482 permits for medical cases (743 patients and 739 accompanying
individuals), enabling them to receive medical treatment in Israel, the West
Bank and abroad;
* 20 permits for embassy visa interviews;
* 46 permits for the attendance of conventions and professional medical
seminars;
* 63 permits for traveling abroad;
* 38 permits for business meetings.
* 8 scholarship students exited for academic studies abroad.
* 4 Palestinians with foreign citizenship exited to go abroad.
* 1,234 businessmen exited the Gaza Strip.

Exports from the Gaza Strip
In January 163.282 tons of strawberries, 2,693,430 carnations and 5.05
tons of bell peppers were exported.

Since the beginning of the season (28 November 2010) 315.27 tons of
strawberries, 3,064,638 carnations and 6 tons of bell peppers were exported
to European markets.

International Community Activity

* On 20 January 2011, an annual meeting was held in Erez CLA for the
International organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. Representatives
from 46 organizations participated in the meeting.
* 49 diplomatic delegations entered the Gaza Strip.
* 85 international organization staff members exited the Gaza Strip.
* 85 Palestinian international organization staff members exited the
Gaza Strip.
* 21 donation requests were approved.
* $13.5 million were transferred to the Gaza Strip for the payment of
UNRWA employees' salaries.
* 214 truckloads were coordinated by the International community
(including 30 computers).

Project Implementation Status
The transfer of equipment for approved projects in the Gaza Strip has
continued, in coordination with international organizations – a total of 301
truckloads has been transferred.

Status of the Projects - One project was completed this month, 10 projects
are being implemented, and 23 approved projects are awaiting implementation.

Details of projects being implemented:
o The Northern Water Treatment Plant - Part B (World Bank) - 239 truckloads
of aggregates (8,738 tons) iron (102 tons) and other equipment were
delivered this month.
o Riad School in Rafah (UNRWA) - 10 truckloads of iron (40 tons) and cement
(320 tons) were delivered this month.
o Establishment of a school in Nuseirat (UNRWA) - 15 truckloads of
aggregates and iron were delivered this month.
o Establishment of a school in Fuhari (UNRWA) - One truckload of aggregates
(40 tons) was delivered this month.
o Establishment of a school in Ma’an (UNRWA)- 2 truckloads of aggregates (80
tons) were delivered this month.
o Construction of 8 housing units in Rafah (UNRWA) - One truckload was
delivered this month.
o 400 Greenhouses (USAID) - 14 truckloads were delivered this month.
o Reconstruction of a medical center in Jabalia (UNRWA)- 13 truckloads of
cement (120 tons), iron (80 tons) and aggregates (430 tons) were delivered
this month.
o Creating work places (USAID) - One truckload of equipment was delivered.
o Improving the electric network (UNDP) - 5 truckloads of cement (200 tons)
were delivered.

Humanitarian Infrastructure
Israel maintained a continuous supply of electricity and water to the Gaza
Strip.
The transfer of fuel continued throughout the month, in accordance with
the PA’s requests:

* 87% decrease in the amount of heavy-duty diesel transferred to the
Gaza Strip power plant.
* 50% increase in the amount of cooking gas imported into the Gaza
Strip.
* 101% increase in the amount of gasoline transferred to UNRWA.
* 40% decrease in the amount of transportation diesel transferred to
UNRWA.

Maintenance equipment was transferred for the electricity network, in
accordance with the PA’s requests:

* One truckload of equipment was delivered for the Gaza Strip Energy
Authority.
* One truckload of communication equipment was delivered for Paltal
Communication Company.

Crossing Activity

* During the month 2,995 truckloads (57,863 tons) were delivered to the
Gaza Strip though Kerem Shalom crossing.
* During the month 1,111 truckloads (43,570 tons) were delivered into
the Gaza Strip though Karni Conveyor
* Overall, 4,106 truckloads (101,443 tons) entered the Gaza Strip,
including:
o 54 truckloads of clothing & footwear.
o 150 truckloads of electric products
o 1,670 truckloads of food
o 45 truckloads of textiles
o 414 truckloads of construction materials
o 183 vehicles
o 111 truckloads of inputs for agriculture

Fuel Transfers in January

Transportation Diesel (UNRWA) - - - 251,795
Heavy-duty diesel for the power station (liters) - - - - 719,967
Gasoline (UNRWA) - - -
39,400
Cooking Gas (tons) - - -
3,035

Exports
Merchandise Truckloads
Flowers 27
Bell Peppers 1
Strawberries 84

Goods Delivered to the Gaza Strip by category
Product Truckloads
Food Products
Milk powder & baby formula 15
Rice 69
Wheat 424
Produce (Fruits and Vegetables) 263
Meat / Chicken / Fish Products 143
Dairy Products 89
Sugar 31
Legumes 27
Flour 70
Cooking Oil 52
Salt 9
Mixed\Additional Food Products 478
Total of Food Products 1,670
Glass, Wood Profiles and Aluminum Profiles 136
Cement 19
Aggregates 253
Iron 6
Total of Construction Materials 414
Inputs for Agriculture 111
Electric Products 150
Clothing & Footwear 54
Animal Feed 470
Hygiene Products 154
Transportation 44
Textile 45
Plumbing and Ceramics 305
Essential Humanitarian Products 511
Medicine and Medical Equipment 37
Mixed Products 141
Total Truckloads 4,106
Total Weight 101,433

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