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Israel deepens separation between Gaza and the West Bank: For the first time this Easter, Gaza Christians denied access to West Bank and Israel Israel deepens separation between Gaza and the West Bank: For the first time this Easter, Gaza Christians denied access to West Bank and Israel
April 17, 2019. Israel is increasingly restricting movement between Gaza and the West Bank so as to deepen the separation between the parts of the occupied Palestinian territory.

COGAT yet to announce quota for Easter permits COGAT yet to announce quota for Easter permits
April 10, 2019. Gisha sent a letter to COGAT demanding it publish the “measures” for Easter. No response has been received to date.

Israel expands part of the fishing zone to 15 nautical miles Israel expands part of the fishing zone to 15 nautical miles
April 2, 2019. In a welcome move, Israel expands part of the fishing zone in Gaza to 15 nautical miles but concerns remain.

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In Focus

Gaza Access and Movement: 2018 Summary Gaza Access and Movement: 2018 Summary
In the last year alone, numerous events took place in Gaza, and in the region more broadly, that contributed to a... (Read More)

It’s time for a different conversation about Gaza It’s time for a different conversation about Gaza
The national elections in Israel are only three weeks away. Residents of Gaza cannot participate in the elections, but their lives... (Read More)

International Women’s Day International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is being marked today around the world. For us at Gisha, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the... (Read More)

Summary of Gisha’s Gaza Policy Forum Summary of Gisha’s Gaza Policy Forum
Gisha recently gathered more than 100 Israeli, Palestinian and foreign stakeholders – including diplomats, academics, and representatives of international organizations and... (Read More)

Small Businesses, Big Dreams Small Businesses, Big Dreams
People in Gaza are engaged in entrepreneurship in a variety of fields, despite myriad challenges. The small businesses they run create... (Read More)

Gisha in Action

Gisha, Al Mezan and Adalah in urgent letter to Minister of Defense, Military Advocate General, and Attorney General: Stop spraying dangerous herbicides over the Gaza Strip
On Monday, human rights organizations Al Mezan Center for Human Rights in Gaza, Gisha – Legal Center for Freedom of Movement,... (Read More)

More than one hundred people attend Gisha’s Gaza Policy Forum
The Gaza Policy Forum, initiated and organized by Gisha, was held on Wednesday, November 21. More than one hundred Israeli, Palestinian... (Read More)

In urgent letter, Gisha demands that defense minister rescind directive to stop fuel delivery to the Gaza Strip
The letter called for a reversal of the decision to stop fuel from entering Gaza, stating that it clearly defies international... (Read More)

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