Main Points
• Overall, 4945 truckloads (136,785 tons) were delivered into the Gaza strip through Kerem Shalom Crossing.
• This month, 3,295 Palestinian individuals exited the Gaza Strip through Erez crossing.
• 66 meetings with private businessmen and other representatives were held.

The transfer of merchandise to the Gaza Strip - last 4 months:
June  4795
July  4962
August  4989
September 4945

The transfer of merchandise to the Gaza Strip by sector:

International organizations  447
Private sector     4498

Goods delivered to the Gaza Strip
• In September, 4945 truckloads (136,785 tons) of commercial goods were delivered through Kerem Shalom Crossing, including:

 1728 truckloads of food.
 54 truckloads of cloths and footwear.
  131 truckloads of unputs for agriculture.
 1503 truckloads of construction materials.
 66 truckloads of electric products.
 261 truckloads of ceramics and plumbing.
 22 truckloads of sport equipment, vehicles, washing machines and refrigerators.
• The transfer of cooking gas continued throughout the month; overall, 2,575 tons of cooking gas were transferred into the Gaza Strip.

Projects' Status
• Until today, 163 projects, funded by the international community, were approved, out of which:
 35 projects were completed.
 57 projects are under implementation. 

Movement and Permits

• Overall, 3,045 permits were issued to Palestinians for exiting the Gaza Strip; including:

o 1,522 permits for medical treatment (762 patients and 760 for accompanying individuals).
o 57 permits for International Organizations' employees.
o 26 permits for medical conventions.
o 33 permits for attending weddings, funerals and visiting family.
 
• During September, 1,455 businessmen exited the Gaza Strip.