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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Over 6000 tons of humanitarian aid transferred to Gaza - Hamas terrorists hijack international aid

COGAT has had numerous reports that Hamas gunmen are hijacking international
aid being brought to Gaza.

Ministry of Defense
Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories
Office of the Spokesman

21st January, 2009

Over 6000 tons of humanitarian aid transferred to Gaza - Hamas terrorists
hijack international aid

Kerem Shalom, Karni, Nahal Oz and Erez crossings operated on Tuesday
enabling humanitarian movements and transfer of humanitarian goods in to
Gaza. Throughout the day a total of 210 trucks laden with 6489 tons of
supplies at the request of various international organizations, donations
from Turkey, Egypt and an Israeli Arab organization all made their way to
Gaza. 10 trucks of an Egyptian donation of 227 tons of flour entered
directly in to Gaza though Kerem Shalom. COGAT has had numerous reports that
Hamas gunmen are hijacking international aid being brought to Gaza. Also, 11
mortars were fired at Israel many of them landing in close vicinity of Kerem
Shalom, Nahal Oz and Karni crossings.

Also, 443,000 liters of heavy duty diesel and 198 tons of domestic gas were
transferred to the Gaza Strip via Nahal Oz fuel depot.

Since the beginning of the operation, 48,426 tons of humanitarian supplies
have been transferred to Gaza in 1693 trucks. Also, 2,706,351 liters of fuel
have been conveyed through Nahal Oz and Kerem Shalom.

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