Updates

Gisha and 16 other organizations in letter to Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs: Stop the ministry’s harassment of United Nations OHCHR staff
October 22, 2020. The letter states: “These censorship attempts are bound to fail: They will not succeed in hiding the implications of Israel’s policy and the human rights violations it commits in the oPt, nor will they silence or hinder us, our work, or that of our colleagues.”

Incursion of Israeli bulldozers into the Strip destroys crops Incursion of Israeli bulldozers into the Strip destroys crops
October 18, 2020. On October 13, Israeli tanks and bulldozers entered Gaza, reaching up to 300 meters into the Strip and causing extensive damage to crops and livlihoods.

Rafah Crossing opens for three days. Movement through Erez Crossing still at a virtual standstill. Kerem Shalom Crossing operates as usual. Rafah Crossing opens for three days. Movement through Erez Crossing still at a virtual standstill. Kerem Shalom Crossing operates as usual.
October 1, 2020. Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt opened for three days this week for movement in both directions. There are now 1,332 verified cases of coronavirus in the Gaza Strip.

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In Focus

Area G: From Separation to Annexation Area G: From Separation to Annexation
Israel’s isolation of the Gaza Strip and how it serves annexationist goals in the West... (Read More)

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)

Gisha in Action

Gisha to Knesset Committee on the Rights of the Child: Allow parents from Gaza to accompany their children to medical treatment outside the Strip
Noa Galili, Gisha’s public advocacy coordinator, speaking to the Knesset committee. Screenshot from the Knesset channel On October 19, Gisha’s Public Advocacy... (Read More)

Gisha convenes Israeli, Palestinian and international stakeholders for Gaza Policy Forum 2020
In September 2020, Gisha convened a group of Israeli, Palestinian and international stakeholders for the Gaza Policy Forum. The purpose of... (Read More)

With Gisha’s assistance, critical goods brought in to the Strip and medical equipment exits Gaza for repair
Several importers and business owners in Gaza were recently able to overcome bureaucratic obstacles put in place by Israel and access... (Read More)

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