Posted on 01/04/2009 12:43:57 PM PST by Shellybenoit
The media has been whining the lack of Humanitarian Aid going into Gaza. That is NOT true. In fact the media has been covering up the truth.
Since the beginning of Operation Cast Lead some 400 truckloads of humanitarian aid have been transferred at the request of the international organizations, the Palestinian Authority and various governments. Preparations are underway to facilitate further shipments expected to arrive in the coming days.
* 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid delivered to Gaza throughout the week * 226 dual nationals were evacuated from Gaza * 2000 units of blood were donated by Jordan * 5 ambulances donated by Turkey * 5 ambulances transferred from the West Bank on behalf of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society * 20 people were evacuated to Israel for medical needs, including two injured children.
Below is a full report of the story the Mainstream Media wont tell:
(Excerpt) Read more at yidwithlid.blogspot.com ...
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Israel transferred 64 trucks carrying 1,530 tons of humanitarian aid (including basic foodstuffs, medicines and medical supplies, tents and generators) via the Kerem Shalom crossing. Among the trucks were 25 UNRWA trucks, eight trucks of food donated by Turkey, and three trucks of medical equipment from the WHO.
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