COGAT (Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories) is the unit of Israel's Defense Ministry responsible for coordinating civilian issues with the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.
It plays a role in Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and in coordinating Israeli security activity with the Palestinians.
COGAT also helps with facilitating activities of international organizations in the West Bank and Gaza.
The report stated that most clans refused, however a large clan reportedly agreed, and another one is considering the proposal.
The pause in the IDF's activities in Rafah lasted from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Even when there are pro-Hamas demonstrations, most of the participants don’t know what Hamas is. “They’re just shouting,” said Philippines Ambassador to Israel Pedro Laylo Jr.
Major General Alian urged the resident of Gaza to evacuate south and distance themselves from Hamas terrrorists.
Dozens of white flags were seen being waved as Palestinians passed en masse to the southern end of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday
Israel’s COGAT is closely monitoring the humanitarian needs of Gaza and points out that Hamas is using human shields and exploiting civilian suffering.
The continued opening of the crossing will be subject to situation assessments • Palestinian official: move came at the request of mediators, to de-escalate tensions
During the Second Temple period, it was customary to use tools made of stone and indeed stone tools are being discovered at almost every site in the region.
COGAT denied the reports of a weapons transfer on Wednesday morning, stating that "no weapons were transferred to the Palestinian Authority during the past year."
The Defense Ministry also denied reports that some 1,500 rifles were authorized by Israel to go to Palestinian hands.