On September 1, our humanitarian efforts included:
In a joint statement, the Israeli Defense Forces and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said that more than 320 humanitarian aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday through the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings.
According to the statement, an additional 350 trucks were collected and distributed by the UN and other international organizations, while the contents of several hundred more remain on the Gazan side of the crossings, awaiting collection.
The statement also noted that tankers of UN fuel have been allowed to enter Gaza to support the operation of essential humanitarian systems. "We will continue expanding our efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid for the civilian population of Gaza," the IDF and COGAT said, emphasizing the ongoing coordination with international partners.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the region and a significant increase in humanitarian needs, as the crossings serve as the main conduit for supplies into Gaza.
