Overview

• The mechanism authorizes phased, controlled entry of basic foodstuffs, baby formula, fruits, vegetables and hygiene products through private vendors.
• Participation is limited to a vetted roster of local merchants and requires all payments to be made by supervised bank transfers.
• Shipments will be subject to rigorous inspections by the Defense Ministry’s Land Crossings Authority and military security services to prevent Hamas involvement.
• Officials say the system seeks to boost aid deliveries and lessen Gaza’s dependency on United Nations and international relief efforts.
• Gaza’s 2.1 million residents have endured a near-total Israeli blockade since March, with the WHO warning of catastrophic food shortages for some 500,000 people.