Updates

Crossings update: Number of verified coronavirus cases jumps to 49, all of them having entered Gaza via Rafah Crossing Crossings update: Number of verified coronavirus cases jumps to 49, all of them having entered Gaza via Rafah Crossing
May 21, 2020. Today, 19 more people were determined to have tested positive for the coronavirus, after 10 cases were discovered earlier in the week. All of the individuals entered Gaza via Rafah Crossing. Last week 1,168 individuals crossed into Gaza via Egypt.

Israeli navy’s harassment of Gaza fishermen continues. Gisha and partner human rights organizations demand an end to the disproportionate use of violent measures and investigation of incidents Israeli navy’s harassment of Gaza fishermen continues. Gisha and partner human rights organizations demand an end to the disproportionate use of violent measures and investigation of incidents
May 20, 2020. Gaza fishermen report a further increase in the Israeli navy’s use of violent measures off Gaza’s coast. Gisha, Adalah and Al Mezan sent an urgent letter demanding an immediate stop to the harassment.

Crossings update: Rafah Crossing opened for three days enabling residents to return to the Strip. All entering residents are sent to government quarantine facilities for 21 days Crossings update: Rafah Crossing opened for three days enabling residents to return to the Strip. All entering residents are sent to government quarantine facilities for 21 days
May 14, 2020. On May 12, Rafah Crossing was opened for three days for return of Gaza residents from Egypt. As of that morning, some 410 people were still in quarantine facilities in the Strip. Travel via Erez Crossing remains extremely limited.

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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 and Physicians for Human Rights in letter to Chairperson of Knesset Coronavirus Committee: Convene the committee for urgent discussion on Israel’s plan for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Gaza
On April 23, 2020, Gisha and Physicians for Human Rights Israel (PHRI), sent a letter (Hebrew) to the chairperson of the... (Read More)

Gisha staff speak to Israeli, Palestinian and international audiences about Israel’s responsibilities towards Gaza amid COVID-19
Over the last few weeks, as people around the world searched for new ways to connect, learn, and work together, Gisha... (Read More)

Gisha, Adalah and Al Mezan call on Israel to publish a plan for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Gaza and meeting the medical needs of its residents
On April 7, 2020, Gisha and its partner human rights organizations Adalah – The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights and Gaza-based Al... (Read More)

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