Hotels and shops are filled in Bethlehem, as the city enjoys another busy, exciting Christmas season. Expecting more than 1.5 million tourists in 2011, Bethlehem is experiencing a recent trend of attracting people from all over the world seeking an
Cooperation with Palestinians
Infographic: Gaza Strip Monthly Crossing Report – November 2011
This report details the humanitarian measures taken for the month of November, 2011. The Israeli Government, together with the IDF, coordinates the delivery of a variety of goods, gas and development assistance to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip on
How Israeli-Palestinian Cooperation Saved the Life of Abdullah Ramal
Suffering from chronic kidney disease, Abdullah Ramal crossed into Israel to undergo a life-saving surgery back in September. The five-year-old Palestinian underwent a kidney transplant at Beilinson Hospital. The donor? His father. The funder? The Civil Administration of Judea and
List of Latest Five Humanitarian Missions
The Coordinator of Government Operations in Judea, Samaria and Gaza District Unit coordinates activities of government bureaus, the IDF, and security establishments vis-a-vis the Palestinians. This is done through the application of government policies pertaining to various aspects of civilian
Agricultural Export Season From Gaza To Begin
In light of the agricultural export season due to start at the end of November, and following the finalization of the trade process from Gaza to various European markets, a continuing education program for Palestinian agriculturists took place last Tuesday
Infographic: Gaza Strip Weekly Crossing Report for October 7th to 13th
The Israeli Government, together with the IDF, coordinates the delivery of a variety of humanitarian aid and development assistance to the civilian population of the Gaza Strip on a daily basis. This report details the humanitarian measures taken for the week of October 7th-13th, 2011, as well as general transfers of goods and services to the Gaza Strip.
Overview of Israeli-Palestinian Coordination in August
During August, the Israeli authorities coordinated a two-percent increase in the truckload volume of goods and gas that was transferred to Palestinians in Gaza. Only one of many examples of Israeli-Palestinian coordination. In August alone, Israeli and Palestinian representatives held
Palestinian Children Receive Cancer Treatment in Israel
Thousands of Palestinians receive medical treatment in Israel on a yearly basis. Israeli officials such as Dalia Bassa, Civil Administration health coordinator, work to ensure that patients with serious illnesses receive comprehensive treatment and care. Efforts to improve the emotional
Back to School Video: Druze Students Cross into Syria
Yesterday, August 4, 2011, hundreds of Israeli Druze college students traveled from Israel to Syria via the Quneitra Crossing, along the Israeli-Syrian border. The students, who study at Syrian educational institutions, returned for the upcoming fall semester. The Israeli Druze
Building Materials Enter Gaza in Honor of Ramadan
The spokesman of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced yesterday, August 2, 2011 that Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak approved the following measures in honor of the month of Ramadan, celebrated by Palestinian Muslims, and as part
