Tag Archives: West Bank

Gaza Access and Movement: 2014 Summary

Posted on January 20, 2015

The last year was one of the most difficult that Palestinian residents of Gaza have seen. Were there also flickers of hope for a fundamental change to the closure policy? The year in summary. Continue reading →

Posted in economic development, General, Human rights, Infrastructure, Looking Forward, Movement of goods into Gaza, Movement of goods out of Gaza, Movement of people into Gaza, Movement of people out of Gaza | 1 Comment

The tale of a fish from Gaza

Posted on November 17, 2014

In central Ramallah, a modest sign of progress toward reconnecting the two parts of the Palestinian territory: for the first time in seven years, fish from Gaza was sold in the West Bank. Continue reading →

Posted in economic development, Movement of goods out of Gaza, Seperation Policy | 1 Comment

How long before protocol written in gibberish is removed from an official army website?

Posted on November 4, 2014

COGAT website publishes an Arabic translation of the criteria for Palestinian travel in the occupied Palestinian territory. The protocol is the ugly face of the occupation. Continue reading →

Posted in Movement of people into Gaza, Movement of people out of Gaza | 2 Comments

Gaza’s future: 15 facts that can’t be ignored

Posted on July 21, 2014

IsraeIi Minister of Transportation Israel Katz fantasizes about completely separating Israel and the West Bank from Gaza and he’s not alone. But reality bites and some things can’t just be wished away. Continue reading →

Posted in Adress updates, economic development, General, Movement of goods into Gaza, Movement of goods out of Gaza, Movement of people into Gaza, Movement of people out of Gaza, Seperation Policy | 1 Comment

Gaza Access and Movement: 2013 Summary

Posted on March 5, 2014

A year that began in the shadow of operation “Pillar of Defense” and saw tunnel activity stopped almost completely by Egypt – 2013 was not an easy one for Gaza’s residents. An info sheet. Continue reading →

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You didn't win Arab Idol? Kindly wait, and maybe your application will be answered in the next two years

Posted on August 12, 2013

More than 500 Palestinians in the West Bank are waiting for Israel to approve their change of address from Gaza to the West Bank. Until Israel does, they will continue to live with the constant threat of removal to the Gaza Strip. For Mohammed Assaf, the story goes a little differently. Continue reading →

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Why you should know Hala

Posted on July 17, 2013

We can’t help Hala. We wish we could. Her case isn’t exceptionally humanitarian enough. In fact, she’s no exception at all and that’s also why it’s so important to know her. Continue reading →

Posted in Movement of goods out of Gaza | 2 Comments

What happens when 47 kids from Gaza try to get to music summer camp in the West Bank?

Posted on July 11, 2013

Some kids from Gaza wanted to go to music summer camp in the West Bank. We thought it would be simple. We were wrong. Continue reading →

Posted in Movement of people out of Gaza | 3 Comments

Gaza 2013: Snapshot

Posted on June 2, 2013

What is the cause of the electricity shortage in Gaza? Why are medicines lacking? What’s the fishing zone limit? How close can one approach to the border fence? Access issues in Gaza today in seven parts. Continue reading →

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Only exceptional humanitarian cases? Actually no, not really

Posted on April 21, 2013

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced late last week that he would not allow Gaza runners to participate in today’s marathon in Bethlehem. The reason? “Entry by residents of Gaza into Israel is only allowed in … Continue reading →

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