Overview of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza (May 2)
On May 2, a significant number of aid efforts were made to support the people of Gaza:
- 400 aid trucks were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip.
- 225 trucks were distributed within Gaza by UN aid agencies.
Airdrops of Food Aid
Additionally, airdrops were conducted:
- 56 pallets containing tens of thousands of packages of food aid were airdropped in northern Gaza, coordinated with partner countries.
Transporting Aid to Northern Gaza
In terms of logistical support:
- 22 aid trucks were coordinated to northern Gaza.
- 4 tankers of cooking gas and 3 tankers of fuel entered Gaza to support essential infrastructure operations.
- 28 trucks of flour were coordinated via the Ashdod port program.
Health System Strengthening
The Indonesian Hospital, previously utilized by Hamas as a command and control center, has resumed its operations:
- Located in the northern Gaza Strip, it now offers emergency and internal medicine services, as part of a broader initiative to strengthen the health system in Gaza.
Coordination Efforts (May 2)
Regarding coordination efforts:
- Out of 37 general coordination requests, 33 (89%) were approved.
- 6 UN requests were made, with 5 (83%) being approved.
- 12 requests for northern Gaza coordination were submitted, with 9 approved.
Since January 1, 2024, 88% of all coordination requests have been approved.
Baking Operations in Gaza
As part of the ongoing humanitarian efforts:
- 26 bakeries are currently operational in Gaza, providing nearly 5 million breads, rolls, and pita breads daily.
Evacuations and Water Supply
As for evacuations:
- A total of 3,204 injured and sick individuals and 725 escorts have been evacuated from the strip.
- 33 foreign nationals were scheduled to exit Gaza on May 2.
Furthermore, the northern water pipeline from Israel is now fully operational, supplying an average of 50 liters per person per day.
Humanitarian Assistance Pause
Looking ahead, on May 3 from 10:00 to 14:00, the IDF will pause operations in the Khan Yunis Al Mahta neighborhood to facilitate the movement of humanitarian aid.
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