April 17th, 2008

IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UPDATE

Approximately 27 trucks of humanitarian aid and supplies were transferred
into the Gaza Strip today via the Kerem Shalom crossing before it was forced
to close due to the attack on the crossing. In addition, 800,000 liters of
diesel fuel for heating and 240,000 tons of gas were transferred via Nahal
Oz which also closed during the afternoon after Palestinian snipers fired at
the crossing. The assistance was organized with the Coordinator of
Government Activities in the Territories.

The following is a list of supplies transferred through the Kerem Shalom
crossing: oil, paper, meat, nylon bags used for greenhouses, rice, fruit and
halva.