Cooperation and coordination in the health field continue: the Health Coordinator at the Civil Administration coordinated the visit by Palestinian Minister of Health at hospitals in Israel. As part of the visit, the Minister met with Palestinian children treated at Israeli hospitals, received medical surveys regarding their situation and even gave presents.

The Crossing Authority at the Ministry of Defense and The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) invested over 80 million NIS in developing and upgrading the infrastructure at Kerem Shalom Crossing, in order of expanding the capacity of transferring goods into Gaza, and exporting goods from the Gaza Strip to overseas markets.

Date: 08.04.13 Author: Jonatan Ben Ami

Agricultural Trade between Israel and the West Bank

2012 has seen an increase in trade both ways between Israel and the West Bank since 2011, which continues the steady growth trend since 2008.

⋅The Palestinian grape and plum export to Israel (primarily grown in the Hebron region) rose by 68% compared to the last year. In 2012, 1,394 tons were exported, compared to 832 tons in 2011.

The Civil Administration, through its health department (HDCA), works closely with the Palestinian Ministry of Health to support the medical needs of the Palestinian population throughout Judea and Samaria.

Transferring Palestinian Patients to Hospitals in Israel

The HDCA manages all issues relating to Israeli-Palestinian healthcare coordination, primarily the transfer of Palestinian patients to hospitals in Israel.

A total of 5, 214 Palestinians crossed to Israel through to Erez Terminal

4,721 trucks carrying 140, 348 tons of goods entered Gaza.

109 truckloads of goods were exported from Gaza.