Does Israel prevent Gazans from getting supplies to fight COVID-19?

As in the specious claim that Israel is refusing to help Palestinians  in the West Bank  contain the coronavirus, similar lies are being  disseminated about Israel’s treatment of those in Gaza. The Guardian  reported, for example, “ An Israeli blockade, in place since 2007 although eased in recent years,  has limited the import of medicines and other essential items.”  (Harriet Sherwood, “Gaza confirms first coronavirus cases as West Bank  shuts down,” The Guardian, March 22, 2020). In fact, medicine and surgical equipment has been flowing into Gaza.

While around the world countries closed borders, Israel kept the border to Gaza open. COGAT published its information in an easy to read format. In case the small print is hard to read, 145 tons of medical supplies were sent into Gaza by way of Kerem Shalom Crossing last week. Yet Israel haters have not ceased their campaign of lies against Israel.  What they should be questioning is where all the tons and tonnes of materials go.