UN Office of the Special Envoy for Disengagement - March 31, 2008 - Back to Resources Page

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The United Nations is submitting the 62nd bi-weekly report on the implementation of the 15 November 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access (AMA)1, covering the period 19 March - 1 April 2008 (Annex)2. In light of the closure of Gaza, this report also monitors movement and access through other crossings not included in the AMA.

Summary:
AMA Benchmarks:
• Rafah crossing has been generally closed for the movement of people for 255 days (last open 9 June).
• Karni crossing has been closed since 12 June for the movement of goods into and out of Gaza. One
single-lane conveyor belt/chute for wheat grain and animal feed was open on seven days (20, 21, 24,
25, 26, 31 and 1 April)—the same number of days of the previous reporting period. A total of 480
truckloads of grains and animal feed entered Gaza, compared to 506 in the previous reporting period.
• Erez crossing remains closed since 12 June for all Palestinians, except for a limited number of
Palestinian traders, aid workers and medical cases who have been granted special permits. Erez
crossing was open for these groups on12 out of the 14 scheduled days. The crossing has been closed
since March 2006 for Palestinian workers.
• Obstacles to movement in the West Bank increased to 612 following a detailed field survey
completed on 18 March 2008 . This represents an increase of 236 obstacles (62.8%) over the baseline
figure of August 2005.
• Convoys between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank:
Truck convoys Implementation now 27 months overdue (since mid-January 2006).
Bus convoys Implementation now 28 months overdue (since mid-December 2005).
• Ports:
Seaport Awaiting GoI assurance of non-interference with seaport operation.
Airport Awaiting commencement of discussions since November 2005.

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UN Office of the Special Envoy for Disengagement - March 31, 2008 - Back to Resources Page