Aid into Gaza: as much information as possible,
from as many sources as possible,
as quickly as possible
This is a website, maintained at the Israeli Embassy in London, which aims to give as much information as possible on all the international aid being sent into Gaza.
We’ll post updates from Israel’s COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories) office, OCHA, UNRWA, USAID, ICRC (International Red Cross Red Crescent) and WHO information, as well as individual and group actions from the grassroots ,like the Free Gaza Movement.
We also hope to have guest columns from Palestinian, Israeli and third party commentators discussing the situation and how effective the transmission of aid really is.
This is not a political site. It is merely a space for distribution of information and impartial facts, and we will host informed information and insights from all sides. If you would like to contribute information on a shipment, or guest-write a column for us, please post a comment on this site and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
8.1.09
Cassandra Nelson of Mercy Corps is live on BBC News claiming that aid is ‘extremely hard’ to get in and even harder to get around – that ‘aid is an absolute trickle’.
This contrasts strongly with Mercy Corps’ earlier statements, and with other NGOs’ experiences, which is a shame.
Mercy Corps has brought in 3 tons of aid on 1 truck so far to Gaza.
We’d love to hear from any Mercy Corps organisers so we can try to help them coordinate more closely with the other NGOs.
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