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4. PRIORITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN RELIEF TO GAZA STRIP BENCHMARKS FOR MONITORING ACCESS<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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The humanitarian community continues to request improvements in access for humanitarian cargo to Gaza, based on the following benchmarks: <\/p><\/div>\n
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\n- BENCHMARK 1<\/strong>. Procedures for transfer of humanitarian cargo to Gaza are clearly defined and adhered to by authorities and at border crossings <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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INDICATORS<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n- Written procedures for gaining clearance for transportation of humanitarian\/ reconstruction items are issued by COGAT <\/li>\n
- The 22 March Cabinet decision on lifting of restrictions on food items is enacted into legislation and implemented <\/li>\n
- The procedures are in accordance with International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- BENCHMARK 2.<\/strong> Humanitarian agencies are able to deliver cargo necessary for the implementation of the Flash Appeal \/ CAP <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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INDICATORS<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n- Decrease in the time frame for clearance and delivery of cargo for the implementation of the FA \/ CAP <\/li>\n
- Increase in proportion of recovery \/ reconstruction material (early recovery; shelter; agriculture; WASH;) in cargo crossing through Kerem Shalom <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- BENCHMARK 3.<\/strong> Karni, Kerem Shalom, Sufa and Rafah crossings are used to facilitate the transfer of humanitarian cargo to their maximum capacity <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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INDICATORS<\/strong> <\/p><\/div>\n\n- Rafah crossing is open daily for humanitarian cargo in addition to transfer of medical goods and personnel <\/li>\n
- Lighting is installed at the Palestinian side of Kerem Shalom crossing <\/li>\n
- Construction and use of an additional staging area at the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom crossing <\/li>\n
- Containers are permitted for use at Karni and Kerem Shalom crossings <\/li>\n
- A system for double-stacking of pallets is implemented at crossings <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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