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.
Almost all IDF units were investigated following the 10/7 massacre, except COGAT, the unit that shaped Israel's policy in Gaza.
'Report issued on Gaza by FEWS NET relies on data that is outdated and inaccurate; at a time when inaccurate information is causing confusion and accusations, it is irresponsible to issue a report like this,' US Ambassador to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.
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.
Amid the US pressure regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the IDF has announced the expansion of the humanitarian zone.
COGAT and IDF announce the completion of the 2nd polio vaccination campaign for children in Gaza.
Gazan terrorist organizations detonate explosive device on a humanitarian convoy, causing damage to a nearby hospital and injuring six people.
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.
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
Colonel Elad Goren appointed head of humanitarian-civilian effort in Gaza, as part of COGAT.
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.
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.
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.
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 new maternity complex at Gaza field hospital, provides additional generators for International Medical Corps Field Hospital in Central Gaza.
Not a pleasant job, running Gaza for the forseeable future until the war is won, but them's the breaks. Op-ed.
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.
IDF announces reopening of Kerem Shalom Crossing to humanitarian aid - days after a Hamas missile barrage left four soldiers dead and ten injured.
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 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 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 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.
For the first time, the IDF has completed preparations to allow humanitarian aid to reach Gaza from the sea.
Head of COGAT: Hundreds of trucks of humanitarian aid are waiting to enter Gaza. The UN needs to scale up their operations.
Shin Bet, National Security Council (NSC) and COGAT heads met with senior Palestinian Authority official, Hussein al-Sheikh, in Tel Aviv.
After left-wing French MP Thomas Portes claims trucks at Rafah Crossing prove Israel is allowing thousands of Gazans to die of hunger, COGAT notes those trucks are not blocked by Israel but waiting for organizations to receive them in Gaza.
'It is unthinkable that the world should boycott UNRWA while Israel continues to allow it to operate from its capital.'
UNRWA must quickly be replaced, but at this stage there is no alternative for distributing aid in Gaza, COGAT tells US government officials.
In talks with US government, military, officials, Israel's COGAT stresses need to find alternative organizations to manage UNRWA's activities. 'There are alternatives already, and they should be used.'
Despite Smotrich's refusal to authorize the move, IDF Central Command commander decided to demolish Jewish structures on Mt. Hebron.
Major General Ghasan Alyan says Gaza residents are celebrating the massacre of 900 people rather than being shocked.
Palestinian Arab workers to be allowed to leave the Gaza Strip via the Erez crossing as of Thursday.
Ambassador Erdan, COGAT head present data on Arab casualties in IDF operations to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Entry to Jerusalem, Temple Mount to be eased for Arab residents of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. Family visits inside Israel to be allowed.
Netanyahu, Gallant, and Smotrich signed a document of understanding on the division of power over the Civil Administration.
As PM prepares to hand power over civilian life in Judea & Samaria to Religious Zionism leader, some fear international repercussions.
According to the deal signed between Religious Zionism and Likud, the former will appoint the two most powerful men in Judea and Samaria.
Israel is striving to end the incident on the diplomatic level, but conveyed to PA it is also willing to take other steps.
On the eve of elections For Israel's 25th Knesset Parliament: it is worthwhile noting what the PA has been doing the past year.unopposed.
Defense Min. Gantz revokes entry permits of terrorists' relatives. COGAT: Terrorists must know their path will affect their family members.
US ambassador Tom Nides publishes stern statement regarding new policy concerning entry of foreign nationals to PA
Head COGAT publishes video message to the people of Gaza about the current escalation.
Biden Admin. angered by policy which could limit number of foreign students allowed to study in PA institutions.
Head of COGAT in message to Palestinian Arabs: Security is the key to our ability to allow entry into Israel.
Man suspected of stealing thousands of archaeological artifacts from various periods is arrested near Shechem.
Pandemic hate: IFFSE research condemns wave of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia since COVID-19 outbreak
Following a security assessment, Israel announces additional relief measures for Gaza.
Israel announces expansion of scope of equipment and goods entering the Gaza Strip for international civilian projects.
The terror group possesses a staggering $500 m. in shares in 40 international companies in the Middle East and N. Africa, Die Welt exposes.
Head of COGAT appeals to residents of Gaza after latest wave of incendiary balloon attacks on the south.
The decision was made following a security assessment and with the approval of the political echelon.
Too many political and military commentators are totally out of their depth and do not know how helium is obtained. It can be stopped. Op-ed
Hadar Goldin's family livid: The Israeli leadership has simply lost its moral compass and the ability to distinguish between good and evil.
COGAT commander to Gazans: Hamas has arranged for you a holiday without electricity and without water while its leaders hide in bunkers.
Erez Crossing to be closed except for humanitarian and exceptional cases, in wake of rocket and incendiary balloon attacks from Gaza.
Following continued rocket fire from Gaza, fishing zone to be reduced to nine nautical miles as of 6:00 a.m. Monday morning.
Head of COGAT revokes entry permit to Israel from Jenin governor who visited terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Moshe Tamam.
A whistleblower hands over secret files documenting widespread corruption at the top in the PA, while Gazans video the real situation there.
Project to include constructing elevator near Cave of Patriarchs and access path to enable disabled access from parking lot to site plaza.
PA police officer orders Israelis to hand weapons to PA policemen. Samaria Council head: 'I won't let it pass.'
