Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Gaza (April 30 – May 1)

Inspection and Distribution of Aid Trucks

351 aid trucks were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip yesterday, and 166 trucks were distributed within Gaza, 63 of which contained food. (Apr. 30)

Airdrops of Food Aid

Airdrops: 211 pallets containing tens of thousands of packages of food aid were airdropped over northern Gaza yesterday (Apr. 30).

Coordination of Food Aid to Northern Gaza

Aid to northern Gaza: 107 food aid trucks were coordinated to northern Gaza (86 private sector and 21 WFP trucks) (Apr. 30).

Entry of Cooking Gas Tankers

4 tankers of cooking gas designated for the operation of essential infrastructure in Gaza entered Gaza (Apr. 30).

Flour Distribution Coordination

32 trucks of flour were coordinated via the Ashdod port program (Apr. 30).

Coordination Requests Overview

Coordinations (Apr. 30): Out of 36 general coordination requests, 25 were approved. 9 UN requests for coordinations were submitted with 7 being approved, and 16 coordinations to northern Gaza were requested with 9 approved. Since 1/1/24, 87% of all coordination requests were approved.

Bakeries In Operation

26 bakeries are currently operational in Gaza, providing close to 5 million breads, rolls, and pita breads daily.

Evacuation of Injured Individuals

So far, 3,204 injured and sick individuals and 725 escorts have been evacuated from the strip. The repair of vital infrastructure is underway.

Humanitarian Aid Movement

Today, (May 1) between 10:00 and 14:00, the IDF will pause operations in the Al-Jniena neighborhood in Rafah to enable the movement of humanitarian aid.