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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.

Statement on closing of Kerem Shalom Crossing Statement on closing of Kerem Shalom Crossing
July 9, 2018. Israeli Prime Minister declared today that he has decided to immediately close Kerem Shalom Crossing in response to the burning kites being sent into Israel from Gaza. According to an announcement by the IDF Spokesperson, Gaza’s fishing zone will again be restricted to only six nautical miles off shore.

Rafah Crossing expected to remain open until the end of August Rafah Crossing expected to remain open until the end of August
June 24, 2018. The crossing has remained open for the longest consecutive run in five years, and is expected to remain open for two more months. According to media reports, Egypt has decided to keep the crossing open until Eid al-Adha.

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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 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)

Take the Finger Off the Trigger
Tuesday, May 15, 2018. 17 Human Rights and Civil Society Organizations: We call on Israel to immediately refrain from the use... (Read More)

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