Israel Delivers Over 91,000 Tents to Gaza Ahead of Winter
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
The Israeli military and COGAT announced on November 9 that over 91,000 tents and 8,200 trucks of supplies have been delivered to Gaza for winter. The plan, coordinated with the UN and humanitarian groups, also includes infrastructure and medical aid. The IDF is reviewing some supply requests over concerns of Hamas diversion.
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- Over 91,000 tents and 8,200 trucks of supplies have been delivered to Gaza by Israel for winter.
- The winter preparedness plan is coordinated with the UN, humanitarian organizations, and donor countries.
- The plan includes infrastructure work on water systems and the delivery of medical supplies.
- Israeli authorities authorized 7,500 vaccine doses for UNICEF and three mobile clinics for International Medical Corps.
- The IDF is reviewing some supply requests due to concerns about potential Hamas diversion.
The Israeli military and COGAT, the Israeli agency coordinating government activities in the territories, announced on Monday, November 9, that over 91,000 tents have been delivered to the Gaza Strip as part of a winter preparedness plan. According to a statement shared by Israel National News, more than 8,200 trucks carrying essential supplies for the population have also entered the enclave.
The plan, which has been in development for several months, is being implemented in coordination with the Peace Council, the UN, humanitarian organizations, and donor countries, the IDF stated. It also includes infrastructure work on water distribution and wastewater evacuation systems. Twelve pumping trucks for the International Committee of the Red Cross have entered Gaza, the statement noted.
On the medical front, Israeli authorities have authorized the entry of 7,500 vaccine doses for UNICEF and three mobile clinics for International Medical Corps. The initiative also encompasses the delivery of medicines, medical equipment, and fuel for healthcare facilities. The IDF and COGAT report approving over 850 requests for winter supplies.
The military indicated that approximately half of these requests have not yet resulted in deliveries, citing logistical and budgetary challenges faced by international organizations. The army is also reviewing requests for materials it believes could be diverted by Hamas, stating it is seeking alternative solutions to meet humanitarian needs in such cases.
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