During 2009, Israel approved unique humanitarian measures for the benefit of the Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip.
Israel:
•Approved the export of flowers and strawberries from the Gaza Strip as part of a joint project with the Dutch government. Since the beginning of the project’s implementation, more than 7 millionflowers and 54 tons of strawberries were exported.
•374 Christians exited Gaza to spendChristmas in Israel and Bethlehem,while 100 Christians exited Gaza toparticipate in the Pope’s visit to the Holy Land in May 2009.
•17 representatives exited Gaza to participate in Fatah ‘s 6th Convention in Bethlehem.
•As part of preparations for winter, 3,607 tons of glass (103 truckloads) were transferred to Gaza. This project will continue during 2010.
•During 2009, 10,871 heads of cattle were brought into Gaza, mainly for the Ramadan and Eid al-Adha holidays.
•Approval was given for players on the Palestinian football team to exit Gazafor training and friendship games in the West Bank and abroad.
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