Humanitarian Aid Update: March 14-15, 2023

Trucks Inspected and Transferred

244 trucks carrying humanitarian aid were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip yesterday (Mar. 14). Among these, 174 trucks were transferred via Kerem Shalom and 70 trucks via Nitzana. A total of 171 trucks were distributed by aid organizations inside Gaza. Additionally, a convoy of 31 trucks made its way to northern Gaza last night.

Transfer of Fuel and Gas

Over the last 3 weeks, more than 150 trucks were transferred to the northern Gaza Strip, with most of these being handled by the private sector. On yesterday’s date (Mar. 14), 4 tankers of cooking gas and 3 tankers of fuel designated for the operation of essential infrastructure in Gaza have entered the territory.

Maritime and Airdrop Assistance

Humanitarian aid trucks also entered Gaza via the Jordan delivery route, and in the coming days, assistance delivered through the maritime route will be received in Gaza. Notably, 94 packages were airdropped by Jordan yesterday (Mar. 14). Since the commencement of the war, and in collaboration with the USA, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Holland, Belgium, and France, over 30 airdrops took place, delivering more than 1250 packages of humanitarian aid, primarily to northern Gaza.

Medical Evacuations and Local Support

Dozens of ill and wounded patients exited the Gaza Strip yesterday, with more expected to exit today. Additionally, 20 bakeries are currently operational in Gaza, providing over 2 million breads, rolls, and pita breads each day for the local population. The coordination for the repair and refuel of vital infrastructure was successfully completed during this period.

Humanitarian Aid Movement Today

Today, (Mar. 15), between 10:00 and 14:00, the IDF will pause operations in the Tal-Al-Sultan neighborhood in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, in order to facilitate the movement of humanitarian aid.