Humanitarian Aid Updates: February 2023

Inspection and Transfer of Aid Trucks

25 trucks carrying humanitarian aid were inspected at Nitzana and transferred to the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing yesterday (Feb. 22).

Cooking Gas Supply to Gaza

Yesterday (Feb. 22), 4 tankers of cooking gas designated for the operation of essential infrastructure in Gaza have entered the Gaza Strip.

Medical Treatment for Patients

11 patients are expected to exit the Gaza Strip for medical treatment in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates today (Feb. 23).

Floating Hospital to Aid Patients

A United Arab Emirates floating hospital docked at the El-Arish port yesterday (Feb. 22). The floating hospital will be treating patients from Gaza.

New Water Supply Project

The second waterline from the Egyptian side of Rafah to the Gazan side of Rafah was successfully connected. This project, undertaken by the United Arab Emirates, is expected to supply water to residents of the southern part of Gaza.

Bakeries Meeting Local Needs

20 bakeries are operational in Gaza, providing over 2.5 million breads, rolls, and pita breads a day for the local population. Over the last 2 weeks, the number of operational bakeries increased from 10, to 12, to 15, and now to 20, following COGAT’s facilitation.

Coordination of Infrastructure Repairs

The coordination of the repair of vital infrastructure was successfully completed.

Humanitarian Aid Movement Today

Today (Feb. 23) between 10:00 and 14:00, the IDF will pause operations in the Yafa Al-Baruh neighborhood, in the town of Dier al Balah, central Gaza Strip, in order to enable the movement of humanitarian aid.