cogat

COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories) is the unit of Israel's Defense Ministry responsible for coordinating civilian issues with the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.

It plays a role in Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and in coordinating Israeli security activity with the Palestinians.

COGAT also helps with facilitating activities of international organizations in the West Bank and Gaza.

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Israel opens Kissufim border crossing, increasing aid to Gazan civilians

This operation is part of an effort to increase the routes for aid trucks going to the Gaza Strip.

Second polio campaign in Gaza completed, vaccination rate over 90% for children - COGAT

COGAT and aid organizations achieve 90%+ child vaccination rate in Gaza, delivering over 1.1 million polio shots during humanitarian pauses across north, central, and southern regions.

Second round of polio vaccinations to resume in Gaza

The effort will come in tandem with the WHO and UNICEF.

Eran Etzion: IDF troops should refuse orders to commit war crimes

Eran Etzion told the BBC that IDF soldiers should refuse illegal orders if they suspect the orders will cause war crimes.

IDF continues humanitarian efforts in northern Gaza amid military operations

The IDF has stated that it is taking measures to facilitate humanitarian aid while continuing its efforts against Hamas forces.

IDF begins second polio vaccine campaign in Gaza Strip

The campaign, in coordination with the UN, will last 12 days in total.

Hamas warehouses in Gaza are overflowing with stolen humanitarian aid

“At this point, we have everything... The warehouse is at full capacity," a Hamas terrorist can be heard saying in an intercepted recording.

Gaza polio vaccine campaign begins, Netanyahu's office says no ceasefire will occur

The PMO stressed that Israel is committed to preventing an outbreak of the disease in the Gaza strip, as well as in the entire region.

By MAARIV
31/08/2024

Over 3,500 pallets of Gaza-bound aid unloaded at Ashdod port

The aid, which had arrived from Cyprus aboard the American Cape Trinity on Thursday, contains food, water, and medical supplies.

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi appoints Elad Goren as new Head of Humanitarian-Civilian effort in Gaza

Lt. Col. Elad Goren was appointed Head of Humanitarian-Civilian Effort in Gaza, facing criticism for not being under Southern Command.

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