Tag Archives: Rafah Crossing

Gaza Fact Check: 10 myths for 10 years of disengagement

Posted on September 9, 2015

A decade ago, Israel removed its settlements and dismantled its last remaining military base inside the Gaza Strip. Since then, the myth-making about Israel’s policy in Gaza has thrived. How close are the myths to reality? Continue reading →

Posted in economic development, Infrastructure, Movement of goods into Gaza, Movement of goods out of Gaza, Movement of people into Gaza, Movement of people out of Gaza, Seperation Policy | Leave a comment

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

Has Gisha lost it?

Posted on August 20, 2013

By Tania Hary The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, which, among others things oversees what and who comes in and out of Gaza, recently published its monthly report for July. The numbers published in the report reveal that, … Continue reading →

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Mohammed Assaf’s not in Gaza anymore

Posted on July 1, 2013

According to legend, in order to get to the Arab Idol auditions, Mohammed Assaf had to bribe border guards, climb a wall, and sing to hotel security. So how does he slip in so easily to Ramallah? Simple: he won the competition. Continue reading →

Posted in Movement of people out of Gaza | 3 Comments

Noam Chomsky: Clarifications

Posted on November 10, 2012

Last week we posted a critique of Noam Chomsky’s article about Gaza. We received many positive responses, but also some criticism we would like to address. Continue reading →

Posted in economic development, General, Infrastructure, Movement of goods into Gaza, Movement of goods out of Gaza, Movement of people out of Gaza, Seperation Policy | 4 Comments

What we want from Noam Chomsky

Posted on November 8, 2012

An article published by Noam Chomsky about his visit to Gaza made a lot of the noise on the net. What’s the problem? The facts. Continue reading →

Posted in economic development, Infrastructure, Movement of goods out of Gaza, Seperation Policy | 13 Comments

Ralph Nader claims Gaza is a Gulag. Is that useful?

Posted on April 25, 2012

Nader, who ran for president in the US several times, has written an error-laden op-ed. Does the hyperbole really help residents of Gaza? Continue reading →

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The population registry

Posted on November 14, 2011

Israel continues to control the Palestinian population registry which is common to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Any change made in these records requires Israel’s approval, including the registration of births, marriages, divorces, deaths or address changes. The … Continue reading →

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