Updates

As the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold, Israel resumes aerial herbicide spraying As the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold, Israel resumes aerial herbicide spraying
April 6, 2020. Yesterday morning Israeli crop duster planes conducted aerial spraying near Gaza’s perimeter fence. Gisha, Adalah and Al Mezan sent a letter to Israeli authorities demanding an immediate end to the spraying.

Now more than ever, farmers in Gaza need access to materials that maximize quality and profitability of produce Now more than ever, farmers in Gaza need access to materials that maximize quality and profitability of produce
April 5, 2020. Israel continues to heavily restrict the entry of fertilizers and agricultural disinfectants, and Gaza’s economy pays the price. Routine supply of these substances could increase yield by 25 percent.

How Israel’s restrictions on access hinder Gaza’s fishing sector How Israel’s restrictions on access hinder Gaza’s fishing sector
April 2, 2020. With the outbreak of COVID-19, lifting restrictions on fishermen’s access to the items they need to make a living and support their families is more crucial than ever.

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In Focus

Kerem Shalom Crossing – New Factsheet Kerem Shalom Crossing – New Factsheet
Kerem Shalom Crossing, Gaza’s main commercial access point to the West Bank, Israel and the world, is a critical lifeline... (Read More)

Changes to Gaza’s fishing zone implemented by Israel in 2019 Changes to Gaza’s fishing zone implemented by Israel in 2019
In 2019 alone, Israel reduced the “fishing zone” it enforces in Gaza’s sea space nine times. In four of these instances,... (Read More)

Gaza Strip Map Gaza Strip Map
A new and updated map published by Gisha in January 2020 emphasizes the spatial dimensions of Israel’s ongoing control over Gaza,... (Read More)

Access Kit: A guide to procedures and protocols that regulate access to and from the Gaza Strip Access Kit: A guide to procedures and protocols that regulate access to and from the Gaza Strip
The Access Kit’s focus is on access to professional opportunities; it includes information on applications for permits to engage in trade,... (Read More)

If Only – Young Palestinians in Gaza on What Freedom of Movement Means to Them If Only – Young Palestinians in Gaza on What Freedom of Movement Means to Them
To mark International Human Rights Day, Gisha is proud to release If Only, a new clip exploring what freedom of movement... (Read More)

Gisha in Action

Gisha in urgent letter to Defense Minister, Attorney General and COGAT: Israel must immediately reverse the blanket ban on entry of communication equipment into the Gaza Strip
Today, April 6, 2020, Gisha sent an urgent letter to Israel’s Defense Minister Naftali Bennett, the Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, and the Coordinator of... (Read More)

Gisha in urgent letter to MoD and COGAT: Israeli restrictions must be removed immediately to ensure food security and prevent economic collapse in the Gaza Strip
Today, April 1, 2020, Gisha Executive Director Tania Hary and Board Chair Professor Kenneth Man sent an urgent letter to Israel’s Defense Minister Naftali Bennett... (Read More)

Gisha: Israel is responsible for protecting the health of Gaza residents
March 22, 2020. The first cases of COVID-19 discovered in Gaza are cause for resounding alarm given living conditions in the Strip.... (Read More)

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