March 1st, 2010

IDF Spokesperson and CoGAT Update:

Weekly Summary of Humanitarian Aid Transferred into the Gaza Strip

Over the last week, a total of 595 truckloads, consisting of 13, 976 tons of
humanitarian aid were transferred into the Gaza Strip from Israel via the
various crossings. Likewise, ten truckloads of carnations were exported from
Gaza to Europe.

Additionally, 255 medical patients and accompanying individuals from the
Gaza Strip crossed into Israel and the Judea and Samaria region for medical
treatment. 222 staff members of international organizations crossed into the
Gaza Strip.

Essential food and humanitarian aid products, including milk powder, baby
food, rice, cooking oil, flour, hygiene products and medicals supplies
including a CT scanner were among the goods that crossed into Gaza this past
week.

Lastly, 1,216,297 liters of diesel fuel and 992 tons of cooking gas also
crossed into Gaza.