COGAT: Int’l orgs told us too much aid was sent to northern Gaza
COGAT: Int'l orgs told us too much aid was sent to northern Gaza The Jerusalem Post
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The Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) Reduces Goods Transported to Northern Gaza
The Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) stated on Sunday that they had been asked by international organizations to reduce the volume of goods transported to northern Gaza last week as too much was being sent to the area in relation to the population.
Israel’s Humanitarian Efforts and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
“Israel has continuously enhanced its humanitarian efforts to increase aid into Gaza, spearheading initiatives that significantly improve conditions in both northern and southern Gaza while addressing security concerns related to Hamas,” wrote COGAT on X on Sunday.
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
According to the agency, about 100 food aid trucks were sent to northern Gaza on a daily basis over the past few weeks in coordination with the international community, including the UN.
- Goal 2: Zero Hunger
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
COGAT added that “In talks between Israeli and UN representatives, including [the] WFP, none of the entities indicated a risk of famine in northern Gaza. They noted that the humanitarian situation is improving and that there is a variety of goods in both warehouses and markets in the north.”
“Noting the improved situation, [international organizations] stated last week that the volume of goods transported to northern Gaza must be reduced since the quantities are too high in relation to the population,” wrote COGAT.
COGAT also noted that Israel has set up various routes to bring in aid, including through airdrops, through a maritime route, and through land crossings. There are two crossings set up for aid delivery in northern Gaza and two in the south, with over 350 trucks entering Gaza daily.
Additionally, four bakeries run by the WFP in northern Gaza have been producing 2.2 million pitas daily. In total, 26 bakeries are operational in Gaza, together producing about five million pitas per day.
“We remain committed to expanding aid efforts for Gaza’s civilians while addressing security concerns related to Hamas,” stressed COGAT.
UNRWA Claims Israel Blocking Humanitarian Access to the UN
COGAT’s statement came after UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini claimed on Sunday that Israeli authorities “continue to deny humanitarian access to the United Nations.”
Lazzarini stated that he had been denied entry to Gaza for the second time in the past week. He additionally claimed that there has recently been an increase in “the denial of humanitarian access and attacks on humanitarian workers and convoys.”
The UN agency’s chief said that, in the past two weeks, there were ten incidents involving “shooting at convoys, arrests of UN staff including bullying, stripping them naked, threats with arms, and long delays at checkpoints forcing convoys to move during the dark or abort.”
At the end of his statement, Lazzarini noted that “Palestinian armed groups” launched rockets toward the Kerem Shalom crossing, causing its closure.
“I demand an independent investigation and accountability for the blatant disregard of humanitarian workers, operations, and facilities, all protected under international law,” said the agency’s chief. “To do otherwise would set a dangerous precedent and compromise humanitarian work worldwide.”
“I call on the Israeli Authorities to facilitate humanitarian access across the Gaza Strip, including to the north. I also call on Hamas and other armed groups to stop any attacks on humanitarian crossings, refrain from aid diversion, and make sure assistance reaches all those in need. The denial of humanitarian access is a violation of humanitarian law,” concluded Lazzarini.
According to data from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), 8,756 trucks carrying just food entered the Gaza Strip from January to March of this year, with an average of about 127 trucks entering the Strip each day in March. Another 1,310 trucks entered Gaza from January to March carrying other supplies.
In comparison, last March, about 84 trucks carrying food supplies entered the Strip each day, meaning there was a 50% increase in the entry of food trucks to Gaza in March 2024 compared to March 2023.
Additionally, OCHA reported that from April 1-30, 52 humanitarian aid missions to northern Gaza were facilitated by Israeli authorities, nine were denied, 25 were impeded (delayed temporarily due to various issues including active combat zones), and eight were cancelled due to logistical constraints.
According to that data, 55% of UN missions to northern Gaza were facilitated without any issues and 26% were temporarily impeded but still got through eventually, meaning 81% of UN aid missions were facilitated to northern Gaza and about 10% were blocked by Israel.
In addition, 147 aid missions to southern Gaza were facilitated by Israeli authorities, 19 were denied, six were impeded, and 13 were cancelled.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues Highlighted in the Article
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
2. Specific Targets Based on the Article’s Content
- Target 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round.
- Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
- Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all.
3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article
- Indicator 2.1.1: Prevalence of undernourishment
- Indicator 2.1.2: Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population
- Indicator 3.8.1: Coverage of essential health services
- Indicator 16.3.1: Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms for collection of data on crime
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 2: Zero Hunger | Target 2.1: By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round. | Indicator 2.1.1: Prevalence of undernourishment Indicator 2.1.2: Prevalence of moderate or severe food insecurity in the population |
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. | Indicator 3.8.1: Coverage of essential health services |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all. | Indicator 16.3.1: Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms for collection of data on crime |
Analysis:
The article highlights the issues related to humanitarian aid, food supply, and access to essential services in Gaza. These issues are connected to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their respective targets.
SDG 2: Zero Hunger is addressed as the article discusses the volume of food aid being transported to northern Gaza and the improvement in the humanitarian situation. Target 2.1 specifically aims to end hunger and ensure access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food all year round. The indicators mentioned in the article, such as the prevalence of undernourishment and food insecurity, can be used to measure progress towards this target.
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being is relevant as the article mentions the production of pitas by bakeries in Gaza and the need for access to essential health-care services. Target 3.8 focuses on achieving universal health coverage and access to quality health services and medicines. The indicator mentioned, coverage of essential health services, can be used to measure progress towards this target.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions is connected to the article’s discussion on attacks on humanitarian workers, denial of humanitarian access, and the need for equal access to justice. Target 16.3 aims to promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all. The indicator mentioned, proportion of victims of violence reporting their victimization, can be used to measure progress towards this target.
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