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The Israeli Agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) reported that over 200 Gazans holding dual citizenships or valid visas exited Gaza on Monday (Dec. 15) through the Kerem Shalom Crossing into Israel and from there continued to the Allenby Bridge Crossing into Jordan. From Jordan they traveled onward to other countries.

This departure was carried out following requests submitted by foreign governments and the UN.

The number of people going abroad is “entirely contingent” on a third country submitting a request and agreeing to receive those exiting Gaza, explained COGAT.

Israel does not impose any limitation on the number of Gazans who may exit Gaza.

All such individuals are first approved by the Israeli security establishment before they are permitted to travel to ensure they are not escaping wanted terrorists.

Trucks carrying goods from Jordan move near the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan after it was reopened, in the West Bank, December 10, 2025. The U.N. says the crossing is a major route for bringing food, tents and other goods into Gaza.
Trucks carrying goods from Jordan move near the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan after it was reopened, in the West Bank, December 10, 2025. The U.N. says the crossing is a major route for bringing food, tents and other goods into Gaza. (credit: REUTERS/AMMAR AWAD)

COGAT says humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza

In addition, COGAT refuted claims being made that the recent problems in delivering aid to Gaza were not caused by the harsh weather with heavy rains that hit Israel, but were due to “deliberate restrictions” put in place by the Israeli government.

COGAT said that such claims are “inconsistent with facts on the ground, and the ongoing coordination taking place daily,” and pointed to the fact that close to 310,000 tents and tarpaulins entered Gaza lately and that close to 100,000 pallets of winter-related items and sanitation supplies were approved by COGAT, and that it is now waiting for immediate coordination for entry into Gaza by the international organizations.

“We will continue facilitating humanitarian aid and winter humanitarian responses together with our partners at the CMCC (Civil Military Coordination Center established in October 2025 as part of the Gaza peace agreement),” said COGAT.