COGAT

COGAT issues exceptional demand to the UN’s WFP

COGAT demands World Food Program immediately cease all support for Turkish organization IHH, which has been designated in Israel as a terrorist organization.

COGAT warns:

Too much aid entering Gaza, strengthening Hamas

A COGAT report warns that excess humanitarian aid entering Gaza is being exploited by Hamas to tighten control and finance operations.

Four Israelis rescued from Jericho

Three Israeli women in their 20s and a toddler enter Palestinian Authority-controlled Jericho for holiday vacation, are rescued by security forces.

Attempt to smuggle oil disguised as aid foiled

An attempt to smuggle hundreds of bottles of engine oil disguised as humanitarian aid was thwarted; the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories continues his enforcement policy and has ordered the suspension of UNDP aid shipments to the Gaza Strip

UNICEF banned from Egypt crossing for smuggling attempt

COGAT informed the head of UNICEF of the suspension of aid shipments to the Gaza Strip following the thwarting of an attempted smuggling detected at the Kerem Shalom Crossing within humanitarian aid shipments coordinated by the agency.

COGAT takes aim at Palestinian Authority's toxic vegetables

COGAT orders additional testing for Palestinian Authority agricultural products, following toxic results.

Attempt to smuggle 100 tons of waste for burning foiled

Several attempts were thwarted to smuggle more than 100 tons of waste on five trucks through crossings in Judea and Samaria for illegal burning.

Coins and jewelry

Hyrcania excavations uncover evidence of Byzantine Monastic life

Excavations at Khirbet Hyrcania in the northern Judean Desert uncovered rare Byzantine-era gold coins and a ring, highlighting Christian monastic activity at the site.

Third rescue in 24 hours:

Mother and daughter extracted from PA territory

A young Jewish woman was seen wandering with her son in Bethlehem and were rescued by the IDF. It is the third case of Israelis entering PA territory within 24 hours.

'Blatant and biased':

COGAT rejects IPC report, says Gaza not facing famine

COGAT rejects IPC report, calling it, 'A blatant, biased, and deliberate disregard for the volumes of food that entered during the ceasefire - the distorted conclusions were written in advance.'

Suspect who threatened COGAT chief arrested

Police arrest a suspect in his 50s for publishing severe threats against COGAT chief Major General Ghassan Alian, calling him 'Hitler's heir,' and 'Hamas' agent.'

IDF:

Hamas looted trucks of baby food

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said that over the weekend Hamas gunmen fired at a UN team operating in the southern Gaza Strip.

'We don't want Gaza'

Many Gazans seeking to emigrate: 'We're fed up'

COGAT reports 550 Gazans left for multiple countries Wednesday as locals voice frustration online, criticizing Hamas leaders for fleeing while they remain trapped.

Hamas hypocrisy

COGAT shames Hamas officials who asked to leave Gaza

While the organization works to prevent Gazans from leaving Gaza City, its leaders try to work with Israel to secure an evacuation for themselves.

COGAT appeals to Gazans: 'Don't fall for Hamas's lies'

Major General Ghasan Alyan published documentation of vacant areas in southern Gaza, and called on civilians not to fall for Hamas' campaign to keep them in combat zones.

Defense Minister's order:

Sanctions on Ramot terrorists' neighbors and families

Minister Katz instructed the imposition of a series of civil sanctions on the relatives of the terrorists who carried out the murderous attack in Jerusalem and residents of their villages.

Irregular move:

Retired police chief to head COGAT

Defense Minister and Chief of Staff decided to appoint Halevy, whose son fell in the Swords of Iron War, to head of COGAT after he served in a variety of senior positions in the police force.

'Murderers and criminals':

Gazan school principal denounces Hamas

Saad al-Maschal, a former school principal from Gaza, accuses Hamas of killing his son and warns that Hamas is plotting against Gazans and their property.

Chief of Staff slams racist statements against COGAT chief

COGAT Major General Ghassan Alian 'an outstanding combat officer who has served for decades with the utmost dedication' to Israel and its citizens, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says.

Israel to open two more humanitarian aid centers in Gaza Strip

Israel will complete two new aid centers in southern Gaza, raising the total to five, as over 2.3 million weekly food packages are distributed while preventing Hamas diversion.

Footage reveals: Hamas terrorists abuse, fire at, Gaza residents

COGAT publishes graphic footage of Hamas terrorists severely abusing and shooting at Gaza civilians. 'This is Hamas.'

IDF reveals truth of Daily Mirror's antisemitic libel

Daily Mirror publishes photo of three-year-old allegedly starved by Israel; IDF publishes documents proving child suffers from rare genetic illness which cause his condition.

COGAT rejects IPC's Gaza report, slams it as biased & inaccurate

COGAT counters IPC's food security claims, highlighting methodological flaws, reliance on Hamas-linked sources, and ignoring Israel's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

Distorted reports:

COGAT's harsh criticism of UN: 'Political and distorted reports'

COGAT shows crowded Gaza markets with abundant food supplies, calling UN famine reports “false” and urging aid groups to focus on helping residents rather than echoing Hamas propaganda.

Severe Reporting Discrepancies:

UN figures on Gaza aid deliveries misleading, incomplete

Israel allowed nearly 9,200 aid trucks into Gaza since May, more than 2.5 times the number reported by UN. COGAT says UN’s data excludes most aid channels, creating a distorted picture of the humanitarian situation.

Debunked:

COGAT fact-checks British media on malnutrion claims

The IDF has published a rebuttal of claims in British media that a Palestinian woman allowed to leave Gaza for medical treatment had died of malnutrition.

COGAT:

UNRWA not aware of Gaza humanitarian situation due to Hamas ties

Israeli defense body says UNRWA misrepresents facts on Gaza heat, water access, and is sidelined due to its links with Hamas.

Washington Post op-ed:

Hunger in Gaza is not Israel's fault

Washington Post publishes op-ed stating that "Hamas fights on because it clearly doesn’t care about the suffering of the people of Gaza".

Journalist slams UN after returning from Gaza

During a Gaza tour with COGAT, Israeli journalist Natali Dadon documented vast amounts of aid left in the sun, accusing UN agencies of failing to distribute it.

Gaza aid expanded:

Private sector goods entry resumes with oversight

Israel has introduced a new system to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza, reducing dependency on international groups and tightly regulating private sector involvement.

COGAT debunks propaganda:

Teen 'starved' in Gaza was treated in Israel for genetic illness

COGAT reveals 14-year-old boy appearing in Hamas propaganda suffers genetic illness, received medical treatment in Israel in 2018.

COGAT: UN wrong on Gaza fuel, aid deliveries ongoing

COGAT says UN statement on Gaza fuel deliveries is 'misleading' and urges agencies to 'get updated or stop spreading lies.'

Gazan Man Reveals:

'Hamas shoots at people to keep them away from humanitarian aid'

The IDF has published recordings of a call from Gaza in which a Gazan man tells an Israeli intelligence officer that Hamas shoots and robs Gazans collecting supplies.

COGAT:

Israel transferred 2,000 blood units to Gaza

COGAT delivers 2,000 blood units, medical supplies to Gaza as part of ongoing humanitarian aid effort.

Gazans testify:

Hamas shoots at civilians to foil aid distribution

Gazan residents accuse Hamas of sabotaging humanitarian aid efforts, as IDF reveals testimonies detailing obstruction and violence near distribution points.

Israel accuses UN of refusing to collect, distribute aid for Gaza

COGAT publishes photograph of aid trucks waiting at the Kerem Shalom Crossing for the UN to use them to distribute aid in Gaza. 'The UN still refuses to do its job.'

UN chief rejects Israeli proposal for Gaza aid oversight

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres firmly rejects Israeli plan to oversee humanitarian aid entering Gaza, warning it could severely limit supplies. While Israel insists the system would prevent Hamas from misusing aid, Guterres emphasizes adherence to humanitarian principles and calls for unrestricted access to those in need.

The only IDF unit not investigated

Almost all IDF units were investigated following the 10/7 massacre, except COGAT, the unit that shaped Israel's policy in Gaza.

Amb. Lew: Report on northern Gaza irresponsible, inaccurate

'Report issued on Gaza by FEWS NET relies on data that is outdated and inaccurate; at a time when inaccurate information is causing confusion and accusations, it is irresponsible to issue a report like this,' US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew says.

Israel transfers 17 patients out of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza

The IDF noted that, through COGAT, it has transferred 323 patients, caregivers, and medical staff from hospitals in the northern Gaza Strip over the past few weeks.

Following US pressure:

IDF expands humanitarian zone in Gaza

Amid the US pressure regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the IDF has announced the expansion of the humanitarian zone.

Over 1 million polio vaccines administered to Gaza children

COGAT and IDF announce the completion of the 2nd polio vaccination campaign for children in Gaza.

Meters from hospital:

Explosive device detonated near humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza

Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.

Israel allows humanitarian aid into northern Gaza

30 trucks of flour and food enter the northern Gaza Strip from Ashdod port through the Erez crossing, after two weeks in which no aid was brought into the area.

Gaza:

Israel frees Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS and sold to Hamas

After more than a decade in captivity in Gaza: The IDF led by COGAT, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Israel, rescued a young Yazidi woman held by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip

New IDF appointment:

Head of humanitarian efforts in Gaza

Colonel Elad Goren appointed head of humanitarian-civilian effort in Gaza, as part of COGAT.

2,821,260 doses of polio vaccine enter Gaza since war began

Since the discovery of the virus in July, and as part of the vaccination campaign, 9,000 vials were brought through the Kerem Shalom crossing, providing 90,000 additional doses of the vaccine.

COGAT on UNRWA:

'Support valid humanitarian organizations in Gaza'

Unit for Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories responds to UN probe on UNRWA employees' involvement in October 7 massacre: The fact that a UN organization was infiltrated by a terror organization should be a concern to all humanitarians.

COGAT:

'UNRWA is simply trying to evade responsibility'

Major General Ghassan Alian lashes out at UNRWA on Twitter for their criticisms of the IDF raid of the UNRWA facility that was completed today.

Via Kerem Shalom:

IDF facilitates passage of patients from Gaza to Egypt and abroad

As part of efforts to alleviate and strengthen the healthcare system and the medical response to civilian population in Gaza, IDF and COGAT facilitate passage of 68 sick and injured children from the Gaza Strip.

Israel helps establish maternity ward at Gaza field hospital

Israel helps establish new maternity complex at Gaza field hospital, provides additional generators for International Medical Corps Field Hospital in Central Gaza.

Who's In charge until 'The Day After' In Gaza

Not a pleasant job, running Gaza for the forseeable future until the war is won, but them's the breaks. Op-ed.

Post-war plan:

Israel to assume civil administration of Gaza for at least a year

A new plan for the day after the war calls for Israel to assume control of civilian life in Gaza for at least a year when the military operation when the military operation ends.

Due to US pressure:

Following attack which killed four: Israel reopens Gaza crossing

IDF announces reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing to humanitarian aid - days after a Hamas missile barrage left four soldiers dead and ten injured.

For first time since war began:

Aid enters Gaza through Erez Crossing

According to the IDF, entry of humanitarian aid through the Erez Crossing was made possible after engineering work was carried out in the area by the Engineering Units and additional IDF forces.

COGAT: No limit on aid to Gaza, IPC report filled with errors

COGAT has published a clarification denouncing the recent IPC report that claims Gaza is on the verge of famine as being an inaccurate depiction of reality.

The 'day after'

The secret meeting between Israeli and PA officials

The Coordinator for Government Activities in Territories and a very high-up Shin Bet official reportedly met with a senior member of the Fatah party in secret. It is unclear if Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the meeting.

UNRWA chief claims:

'Israel blocked me from entering Gaza'

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini: I intended to go into Rafah today, but my entry was declined. Israel responds: Another attempt by UNRWA to blame Israel for their own mistakes.

IDF prepares for maritime humanitarian aid to Gaza

For the first time, the IDF has completed preparations to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza from the sea.

For three days:

UN fails to collect humanitarian aid for Gaza

Head of COGAT: Hundreds of trucks of humanitarian aid are waiting to enter Gaza. The UN needs to scale up their operations.