The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) is a unit in Israel’s Ministry of Defense. Its responsibilities include overseeing civilian policy in the West Bank and facilitating logistical coordination between Israel and the Gaza Strip. It also works on humanitarian matters and infrastructure initiatives.

In the news report, COGAT announced that commercial shipments into Gaza had been suspended. Its deputy spokesperson said merchants had canceled coordination for shipments because of Hamas taxation and threats. Gaza’s private truckers union disputed that account and said Israeli restrictions were responsible.