Human rights community to Israeli Prime Minister: Time is running out. Establish independent inquiry into Operation Cast Lead

Human rights organizations reissued their call to the Government of Israel to establish an independent and impartial investigation mechanism.

Court Orders Defense Ministry to Produce Documents on Gaza Access Policy

At a court hearing held today in the Tel Aviv District Court, the Court ordered the State of Israel to produce documents related to its Gaza access policy within 30 days or to explain why it refuses to do so.

Restrictions on the transfer of goods to Gaza: Obstruction and obfuscation

The following paper examines the policy restricting the passage of goods between Israel and the Gaza Strip, including its stated rationale, developments since its 2007 instatement, and implications for the civilian population of the Gaza Strip.

At Gisha's Request: Court to Address Why Defense Ministry Refuses to Reveal Information on Gaza Access Policy

The petition was filed following six months of attempts by Gisha – all of them unsuccessful – to find answers to the most basic questions from the authorities – information which they are obligated by law to reveal.

One Year Since Gaza War : No Access By the Numbers

Despite the approaching year anniversary of the start of the Gaza military operation, the damage caused by three weeks of war and the near total closure preceding it has yet to be repaired. The reason: Israel's ongoing policy blocking goods from entering the Gaza Strip.