July 20th 2006
IDF SPOKESPERSON ANNOUNCEMENT

Passage of food items and fuel into the Gaza Strip through the Nahal Oz and
Karni crossings

In accordance with the decisions of the political echelon and following
security assessments, the Karni goods crossing and Nahal Oz fuel terminal
were opened again today, July 20th 2006, for the passage of food items and
fuel into the Gaza Strip.

· At Karni crossing, 146 truckloads of basic food items were
transferred to Gaza.
· At the Nahal Oz fuel terminal, the following quantities of fuel
and natural gas were transferred: 370,000 liters of diesel, 90,000 liters of
Gasoline, 175 tons of natural gas (for cooking).

Israel will continue to closely monitor the economic and humanitarian
situation in Gaza and will work to transfer essential goods and fuel into
Gaza based on Palestinian demand and in coordination with international
relief agencies.