Following the Cabinet’s June 17 decision, Israel has increased the capacity of the crossings by 210% so that 250 truckloads may enter the Gaza Strip on a daily basis.
During the month of Ramadan, the crossing will operate until 15:00, following the PA's request.
DETAILED CROSSING ACTIVITY
Overall, 1,055 truckloads (222,849 tons) were unloaded at the crossings.
Erez
115 Int. Org. staff members entered Israel.
212 Int. Org. staff members entered the Gaza Strip.
255 patients and accompanying individuals crossed into Israel and the West Bank.
Kerem Shalom
904 truckloads (16,755 tons) were imported to the Gaza Strip.
951,251 liters of heavy-duty diesel fuel for the power plant were transferred.
741 tons of cooking gas were transferred.
Karni Conveyor
151 truckloads (6094 tons) were delivered to the Gaza Strip.
Detailed Merchandise Transfer
Merchandise (in truckloads)
Salt 1
Cooking Oil 14
Rice 7
Legumes 4
Wheat 42
Produce (Fruits and Vegetables) 152
Meat, Chicken and Fish Products 56
Flour 22
Dairy Products 32
Animal Feed 190
Sugar 11
Mixed\ Additional Food Products 40
Mixed Grain 1
Mixed\ Additional Products 28
Inputs to Agriculture 34
Hygiene Products 17
Medicine and Medical Equipment 10
Clothing and footwear 32
Essential Humanitarian Products 282
Total Truckloads 1,055
Total Weight (tons) 22,849
By Crossing
Kerem Shalom 904
Karni Conveyor 151
Total Truckloads 1055
Total Weight (tons) 22,849
Fuel Transfer
Merchandise / Date |
15/8/2010 |
16/8/2010 |
17/8/2010 |
18/8/2010 |
19/8/2010 |
Weekly total |
Heavy-duty diesel for power station (liters) |
160,260 |
160,992 |
161,007 |
160,998 |
307,994 |
951,251 |
Heavy-duty diesel for transportation (UNRWA) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Gasoline (UNRWA) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
Cooking gas (tons) |
127 |
153 |
153 |
153 |
155 |
741 |