New Israeli mechanism enables gradual resumption of goods into Gaza

Israeli authorities have announced the establishment of a controlled system aimed at gradually restoring the flow of goods into the Gaza Strip. This new mechanism will facilitate the import and distribution of essential products via a limited number of private traders operating within Gaza.

According to a statement by the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), quoted by Israeli media, the initiative is designed to enable a “gradual and controlled resumption of imports through the private sector.” This approach intends to increase the volume of aid entering Gaza while simultaneously reducing the enclave’s reliance on humanitarian assistance coordinated by the United Nations and other international organisations.

To participate in this system, Israeli officials have approved a restricted list of local traders who meet specific security criteria and have successfully undergone thorough security screenings. This selection process is aimed at ensuring that only trustworthy and compliant entities are involved in the import process.

The range of approved goods includes staple food items, baby food products, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as personal hygiene supplies. All payments for these goods must be executed exclusively via monitored bank transfers to ensure transparency and traceability.

Before delivery into Gaza, all shipments will be subjected to rigorous inspections to verify their contents and prevent the introduction of prohibited materials.

COGAT further stressed that, in cooperation with security forces, it will maintain strict oversight and monitoring mechanisms over all humanitarian aid imports. A key objective of these measures is to prevent any involvement by Hamas — the designated radical Palestinian movement — in the importation or distribution processes of humanitarian supplies.

By Tamilla Hasanova