Gisha - Gisha is an Israeli not-for-profit organization, founded in 2005, whose goal is to protect the freedom of movement of Palestinians, especially Gaza residents. Gisha promotes rights guaranteed by international and Israeli law.

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Gaza’s Candy Kingdom

Did someone say ice cream? Or boycott? Israel has blocked exit of ice cream from Gaza for sale in Israel and the West Bank since 2007. So how does a candy and ice cream factory operate in a reality of severe restrictions on movement of people and goods, military operations, and closure? Watch Gisha's 2017 short animated film about Gaza’s Candy Kingdom

Crossing update: Limited entry of mail and exit of goods from Gaza

Ongoing restrictions imposed by Israel at the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings constitute prohibited collective punishment of Palestinians living under occupation in Gaza.

Crossings update: Fuel coming in for Gaza’s power plant

Since the last escalation in hostilities, which began on May 10, and more than a month after the ceasefire, Israel has continued to enforce a series of measures restricting access and movement to and from Gaza.

Israel’s restrictions are crushing the economy

“Easings” announced today do not go far enough to mitigate the harm already done. Israel’s abuse of its control over the crossings as political leverage is wrongful and prohibited. It must open the crossings immediately, without conditions.

Gaza’s soul

The Al Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City is famous for its affluence and beauty. The recent Israeli assault on Gaza left the neighborhood in ruins, many of its vibrant, high-rise buildings reduced to piles of rubble cluttering the streets.

Green Girls – the aftermath

“During the Israeli bombings, I was filled with a deep, intense fear. I was afraid for my safety, my life, about the destruction in the melon and carrot plots we…

Gisha in the Knesset

Gisha’s public advocacy coordinator, Noa Galili, spoke at a conference at the Knesset entitled “After 54 Years: Between Occupation and Apartheid,” organized by MKs Aida Touma-Suleiman and Mossi Raz