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Human rights and civil society organizations call on Israel to open Kerem Shalom Crossing Human rights and civil society organizations call on Israel to open Kerem Shalom Crossing
July 17, 2018. Thirteen human rights and civil society organizations call on Israeli government to immediately rescind sanctions against residents of the Gaza Strip.

Israel imposes further punitive measures at Kerem Shalom and in Gaza’s fishing zone Israel imposes further punitive measures at Kerem Shalom and in Gaza’s fishing zone
July 17, 2018. Israeli Minister of Defense Avigdor Lieberman has declared a further exacerbation of the punitive measures against the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. Gisha calls on the Israeli government to stop the abhorrent collective punishment of the civilian population in Gaza.

Decision to close Kerem Shalom Crossing: Blatant collective punishment Decision to close Kerem Shalom Crossing: Blatant collective punishment
July 12, 2018. On Monday Israel announced that it will place severe restrictions on the entry of goods through Kerem Shalom, Gaza’s main crossing for movement of goods in and out of the Strip.

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In Focus

11 essential facts about the Gaza Strip 11 essential facts about the Gaza Strip
May 2018. Some important information about the current situation in Gaza. To view our infographic,... (Read More)

Context for the Protests in Gaza: Gisha Answers your Frequently Asked Questions Context for the Protests in Gaza: Gisha Answers your Frequently Asked Questions
May 2018. To promote a better understanding of the situation in Gaza, we have compiled key elements of Gisha’s research and... (Read More)

Dreams Deferred Dreams Deferred
March 2018. To mark International Women’s Day, Gisha presents a new publication on the impact of the closure on women in... (Read More)

Gisha Executive Director Tania Hary will be running at Tel Aviv marathon for freedom of movement of Gaza residents Gisha Executive Director Tania Hary will be running at Tel Aviv marathon for freedom of movement of Gaza residents
February 2018. On Friday, February 23, Gisha Executive Director Tania Hary will be running part of the annual Tel Aviv marathon... (Read More)

10 Years | 10 Judgments 10 Years | 10 Judgments
February 2018. A new report by Gisha presents analysis of ten central judgments concerning the rights of Gaza residents handed down... (Read More)

Gisha in Action

Gisha in urgent letter to Prime Minister and Minister of Defense: Lift the sanctions on Kerem Shalom Crossing immediately
July 16, 2018. Yesterday evening, Gisha sent an urgent letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Avigdor... (Read More)

Gisha contributes to two video-reports produced by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders regarding the current situation in Gaza
June 7, 2018. Gisha Executive Director Tania Hary and Field Coordinator Mohammed Azaiza were recently interviewed for two video-reports on the... (Read More)

Gisha presents analysis on impact of the closure on women in Gaza before Knesset committee
June 5, 2018. Yesterday morning, representatives of Gisha participated in a heated discussion on the impact of the Israeli-imposed closure on... (Read More)

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