Israel approved entry of some communication equipment into Gaza, but supply still falls short of demand
May 10, 2020. After two months in which Israel banned the entry of all communications equipment into Gaza, some electronic devices were allowed into the Strip during April. Many companies are still waiting for permission to bring in the equipment they need. Read More »

Hundreds of dunams of crops in Gaza destroyed by aerial herbicide spraying conducted by Israel
May 7, 2020. Aerial spraying near the Gaza perimeter fence last month damaged close to 600 dunams of farmland in Gaza, severely harming the livelihoods of 93 farmers, and the economy at large. Read More »

Israel must allow repairs to essential medical equipment in Gaza
May 4, 2020. Two importers of medical equipment in Gaza have tried for years to coordinate the exit of essential medical devices for repairs abroad, to no avail. Read More »

Textile factories in Gaza turn to manufacture masks and protective gear
April 27, 2020. Several textile companies in Gaza have reacted to shifting demand and converted their production lines to produce masks and personal protective equipment, most of which are being sold in Israel. Manufacturers are concerned about the day after. Read More »

Following petition, four Palestinians with Israeli citizenship returned to their homes in the Gaza Strip
April 23, 2020. Following a petition filed by Gisha, four Palestinians with Israeli citizenship who had been denied access to Gaza for weeks by Israel were granted permits to return to their homes in the Strip. Gisha demanded Israel revoke its blanket refusal to consider similar applications in the future. Read More »

Gaza fishermen fear going out to sea amid rise in Israeli navy fire
April 22, 2020. Almost 70 incidents of Israeli navy fire at fishermen off Gaza’s shores have been recorded in 2020 alone. At the start of what should be a lucrative season, and with Ramadan fast approaching, Gaza fishermen are afraid to go out to sea. Read More »

Crossings update: Hundreds return to Gaza via Rafah Crossing, travel via Erez still heavily restricted. Movement of goods continues as usual
April 20, 2020. Rafah Crossing was opened for four days in April for the return of about 1,630 residents who had been stuck in Egypt. The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Gaza reaches 15. Read More »

Israel’s ban on the exit of food products from Gaza continues to hinder economic development in the Strip
April 19, 2020. Restoring permission to market Gaza-made processed food products in the West Bank and Israel would protect existing jobs, produce many new ones, and help pave the way for greater economic activity in the Strip. Read More »

As the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold, Israel resumes aerial herbicide spraying
April 6, 2020. Yesterday morning Israeli crop duster planes conducted aerial spraying near Gaza’s perimeter fence. Gisha, Adalah and Al Mezan sent a letter to Israeli authorities demanding an immediate end to the spraying. Read More »

Now more than ever, farmers in Gaza need access to materials that maximize quality and profitability of produce
April 5, 2020. Israel continues to heavily restrict the entry of fertilizers and agricultural disinfectants, and Gaza’s economy pays the price. Routine supply of these substances could increase yield by 25 percent. Read More »

How Israel’s restrictions on access hinder Gaza’s fishing sector
April 2, 2020. With the outbreak of COVID-19, lifting restrictions on fishermen’s access to the items they need to make a living and support their families is more crucial than ever. Read More »

Gisha in urgent letter to MoD and COGAT: Israeli restrictions must be removed immediately to ensure food security and prevent economic collapse in the Gaza Strip
April 1, 2020. Today Gisha sent an urgent letter to Israel’s Defense Minister Naftali Bennett and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Kamil Abu Rukun, demanding they take immediate action to protect food security and promote economic activity in the Strip as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread. Read More »

Crossing update: Movement of people to and from Gaza at a virtual standstill. Transit of goods continues as usual. Restrictions on goods must be removed to protect Gaza’s economy
March 31, 2020. Travel through Erez Crossing is restricted mostly to medical patients and their companions. Rafah Crossing is open for return to Gaza by Gaza residents only. Kerem Shalom Crossing and Salah a-Din Gate are operating normally. Gaza now has 10 diagnosed cases of COVID-19. Thousands are in isolation. Read More »

Israel is responsible for protecting the health of Gaza residents
March 22, 2020. Following years of deliberate and sweeping restrictions on movement of people and goods, the Strip is not equipped to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Gisha calls on Israel to remove the closure and enable all necessary equipment to enter the Strip Read More »