Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Gaza – April 9-10, 2023

Aid Truck Inspections and Distributions

468 trucks carrying humanitarian aid were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip yesterday (Apr. 9). 216 aid trucks were distributed within Gaza, 150 of which contained food.

Airdrops and Private Sector Contributions

303 aid packages containing hundreds of thousands of meals were airdropped over Gaza yesterday, in conjunction with Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan (Apr. 9). Additionally, 50 trucks carrying food aid from the private sector were coordinated to Northern Gaza.

Fuel and Gas Deliveries

4 tankers of cooking gas and 4 tankers of fuel designated for the operation of essential infrastructure in Gaza entered the Gaza Strip yesterday (Apr. 9).

Exit of Foreign Nationals

13 foreign nationals were scheduled to exit the Gaza Strip yesterday (Apr. 9), with 76 scheduled to exit today.

Jordanian Delivery Channel

The Jordanian delivery channel saw 69 trucks carrying food transferred to Gaza yesterday (Apr. 9).

Medical Aid and Field Hospital Operations

3 additional trucks of aid and medical supplies were sent to the Emirati field hospital yesterday (Apr. 9). The IMC field hospital has completed its transfer to the Mawasi area, with a rotation of manpower implemented yesterday (Apr. 9). The field hospital will provide a medical response and care to Gazans sheltering in the area.

Local Bakeries and Bread Production

21 bakeries are operational in Gaza, providing over 2 million breads, rolls, and pita breads a day for the local population.

Humanitarian Aid Pause in Rafah

Today (Apr. 10), between 10:00 and 14:00, the IDF will pause operations in the Western neighborhood in Rafah, to enable the movement of humanitarian aid.