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Mon, Aug 30, 2010 | IDF Spokesperson

Transfer of Gaza Strip Merchandise and Humanitarian Aid For the Week of August 22nd-26th, 2010

During the week of 22nd – 26th August 2010, a total of 1,074 truckloads (24,288 tons) of humanitarian aid and development assistance for the local civilian population and 1,697,598 liters of diesel fuel entered the Gaza Strip.

Between June and August, the capacity of the Kerem Shalom Crossing was expanded by 210%, facilitating the daily entry of up to 250 truckloads of goods for humanitarian and development projects throughout the Gaza Strip.

During Ramadan, the Kerem Shalom Crossing will operate until 15:00, out of respect for religious observance, following the Palestinian Authority’s requests.