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.
"His presence in Rome provides Italian authorities with an opportunity to uphold international law by issuing an arrest warrant and ensuring his prosecution," HRF said.
Until now, Israel has distributed aid in accordance to the Biden administration's wishes, the report added, but that could change after the President-elect's inauguration.
IDF conducted precise activities inside the hospital, confiscating weapons in the area, including grenades, guns, munitions, and military equipment.
The IAF intercepted the rockets as they were en-route to the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.
The WCK issued a statement saying they had no knowledge of any individual in the vehicle having ties to the October 7 massacre.
The Erez West crossing, near Zikim, was opened during the war to transport humanitarian aid.
This operation is part of an effort to increase the routes for aid trucks going to the Gaza Strip.
COGAT and aid organizations achieve 90%+ child vaccination rate in Gaza, delivering over 1.1 million polio shots during humanitarian pauses across north, central, and southern regions.
The effort will come in tandem with the WHO and UNICEF.
Eran Etzion told the BBC that IDF soldiers should refuse illegal orders if they suspect the orders will cause war crimes.
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