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Contact: Tawana Jacobs, 202-552-6534 (Office), 202-297-1696 (Cell), tjacobs@interaction.org

Nasserie Carew, 202-552-6561 (Office), 202-341-3814 (Cell), ncarew@interaction.org

InterAction Members Among Humanitarian Groups Entering Gaza

Washington, DC (January 23, 2009)—International humanitarian staff are now being allowed to enter
Gaza for the first time since early November. Entry is, however, being granted on a case-by-case basis
with many operations are still being conducted by national staff.

Since the declared cease-fires on January 18, efforts are underway to assess the needs of the Palestine
population affected by the crisis. Initial reports are that 100% of the inhabitants are now dependent on the
international community for food. Other obvious priority needs include fuel, medical assistance, and water
and sanitation services. InterAction members, along with their partner agencies, are already responding
to these requirements.

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InterAction is the largest alliance US-based nongovernmental international humanitarian relief and
development organizations with 175 members. Our members operate in every developing country,
working with local communities to overcome poverty and suffering by helping to improve