Palestine - Meeting Minutes, Jerusalem, 4 June 2026

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1. Overall Updates

• Israeli authorities closed Erez West (Zikim) crossing on 24 May, with no indications of reopening. All shipments to Gaza are now routed via Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem (KS/KAS). 
• For “dual-use” items, coordination is scheduled two times per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays via KS/KAS.
• The Logistics Cluster launched a new WhatsApp community aligned with the updated contact list, limited to operational partners. Inclusion in the updated contact list is limited to two focal points per organisation and corridor to ensure manageability, with updates made as staffing changes occur. Partners are encouraged to sign up via the Contact Form.
• The Cluster is launching a new round of the Gaza and West Bank humanitarian storage capacity surveys to better understand current needs, support advocacy, operational planning and coordination. Partners are strongly encouraged to complete both surveys. The Gaza survey will seek to capture potential impacts from changes to Israeli coordination zones that may affect warehouses and partner operations.

• Gaza Updates
• In light of increased tensions and the risk of further escalation, the Gaza Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG) has initiated scenario planning, including a logistics risk analysis.
• Since 1 June, a new checkpoint has been installed on the road leading to KS/KAS which implements driver ID checks, causing significant delays.
• The Logistics Cluster secured a new storage facility in Khan Younis, bringing the total common storage capacity to 13 facilities and 17,500 square metres across Gaza.
• Between 1 and 31 May, the Cluster collected 10,858 pallets from KS/KAS and Zikim on behalf of 10 partners.

• Jordan Updates
• Aid convoys through King Hussein Bridge (Allenby) operate two times per week (50 to 60 trucks per crossing).
• Sheikh Hussein Bridge (Jordan River) operations are also unchanged, with five crossings per week at 15 trucks per day. A fire incident on 29 May led to a closure of nearly 10 days, creating significant truck backlogs and delays. The situation has now largely stabilised and operations are back on track.
• Between 1 and 31 May, the Cluster facilitated 19 Back-to-Back (B2B) convoys, totaling 359 trucks.

• Egypt Updates
• Between 1 and 31 May, 1,012 trucks were manifested for KS/KAS, of these only 506 offloaded (50 percent).
• High rejection rates—mainly due to pallet conditions—significantly reduced volumes delivered to Gaza. While the damage to pallets after inspection has recently decreased, the threat of issues resuming persists.
• In addition to the requirement for pre-clearance through the UN2720 Mechanism and Israeli customs clearance for aid entering Gaza from Egypt, partners are still required to follow the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) Standard Operating Procedures and notify ERC of cargo movement through the 15-day or 48-hour forms.

• UN/INGO Upstream Truck Overview
• Between 1 and 31 May, around 3,084 trucks were manifested across all corridors, of which around 2,414 were offloaded.
• Aid throughput fluctuated in the first two weeks of May. However, operations reduced in the last two weeks due to national holidays, affecting capacity, staffing, and cross-border coordination. This led to last-minute cancellations of manifested trucks following crossing closures, reducing offloading rates. Compared to previous months, higher rejection and return rates were mainly driven by these disruptions alongside ongoing pallet condition issues in Egypt.
• Ashdod was the main aid cargo entry point in May, with over 1,000 trucks of cargo offloaded overall, followed by Jordan and Egypt.
• Aid cargo predominantly consisted of Food Security items, followed by Shelter and WASH items..
• Partners are requested to give sufficient advance notice for cold chain and temperature sensitive items to be manifested so that the Logistics Cluster can provide at least one-day notice to Israeli and Egyptian authorities, to support prioritised crossing into Gaza. 
• Partners are reminded to submit their weekly tentative plan by Wednesday, and to subsequently submit the tentative daily plan by 10:00, with final manifest by 15:00. This will support coordination and needed advocacy with relevant authorities for increased slots and availability of the relevant authorities specifically for the inspection of “dual-use” items. 

2. Egypt Route Deep Dive       

• The Cluster presented an overview of the Egypt corridor, including the routing of cargo from Cairo/Port Said to KS crossing, and highlighted key challenges such as inspection procedures, call-forward processes, and offloading rates.
• Offloading trends:
• Offloading trends between January and May 2026 show notable fluctuations across months: January and February saw major disruptions to offloading, prompting targeted engagement with stakeholders in March which reduced return/rejection rates to around 20 percent. However, rejections rose again to about 50 percent in May, underscoring the need for continued advocacy to restore higher crossing rates.
• Cargo that was unable to offload mainly faced returns and rejections linked to KS platform congestion or pallet conditions, and sometimes without clear justification.
• The Cluster reiterated that partners must send a 48-hour pre-arrival notification to ERC for their incoming cargo. The cargo manifest and call-forward are managed by authorities with Logistics Cluster supporting the compilation of partner truck details. 

3. Inter-Agency Pipeline                    

• As of 25 May, and based on data from 15 humanitarian organisations, the total expected pipeline for the next three months is 344,150 cubic metres (equivalent to 191,195 pallets), with 51 percent of the pipeline reported through Ashdod, 24 percent through Jordan, 18 percent through Egypt, five percent through Israel and West Bank collectively, and the remaining two percent not yet allocated to a route. The pipeline is composed predominantly of Food Security items, followed by Shelter, WASH, and Health items.
• The Logistics Cluster will continue facilitating pipeline data collection every two weeks, and the next deadline for partners to provide inputs is 8 June. Partners can reach out to the Logistics Cluster team for any questions at Palestine.logcluster@wfp.org.

4. Logistics Cluster Website

• The Cluster presented the new Logistics Cluster website, highlighting the dedicated Palestine country page for detailed information on the operation.
• The page features key tools and resources, including the operations map (linked to LogIE), SRF submission and cargo tracking links, and logistics capacity assessments. It also provides updates (meeting minutes, latest reports), upcoming events, and access to the Concept of Operations (ConOps).
• Additional sections include infographics, reports, maps, Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), and customs information, as well as contact details, and a document repository with search functionality.
• Online trainings are accessible via the “What we do” > “Training” section, linking to the Global Logistics Cluster platform upon registration. The page also provides information and calendars for face-to-face training (e.g. Gear Up and Logistics Cluster Induction).
• The website hosts a comprehensive guidance library under the “Logistics Operational Guide” covering logistics assessments and planning, procurement, customs, transport, warehousing, and inventory, which can be used for staff onboarding and as a reference.

5. AOB

• Depending on access and security conditions on the ground, the Logistics Cluster continues to facilitate both transport and storage services. Organisations are requested to submit a Service Request Form (SRF) minimum 72 hours in advance, to access common logistics services. Once the request is accepted, the provided SRF QR code has to be printed and placed on all four sides of the pallets.
• Partners are encouraged to contribute to the consolidated suppliers list, compiled by the Logistics Cluster team. The list may be requested by contacting Palestine.logcluster@wfp.org. The input source will remain confidential as organisation names are removed from the shared file. 
• More information on the Logistics Cluster services, updates, guidelines, and related links can be found on the Palestine operation webpage. 

The next Palestine Logistics Cluster coordination meeting planned on Thursday 18 June 2026.

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