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Legal Activity

Petition to the Tel Aviv District Court under the Freedom of Information Act, Petition 2744/09
From January 13, 2011 (Read More)

A letter from Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) to Gisha regarding the transfer of requested documents, Petition 2744/09
From October 13, 2010. Translated by Gisha (Read More)

Gisha's letter to Türkel Commission
From August 26, 2010. Translated by Gisha (Read More)

A letter sent to The Prime Minister - Ban only weapons
From June 1, 2010. Translated by Gisha (Read More)

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Media

Israel eases some restrictions on Gaza, The Washington Post
January 1, 2013 (Read More)

Israel Eases Gaza Blockade, Allowing Construction Supplies, NPR
January 1, 2013 (Read More)

Israel eases some restrictions on Gaza, The Independent
January 1, 2013 (Read More)

Israel, Egypt Ease Gaza Blockades, Wall Street Journal
December 31, 2012 (Read More)

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Reports & Data

The Palestinian economy in the Gaza Strip – a path to long-term development
May 2012: “Realizing Potential”, a report by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, examines the barriers to development faced by Gaza’s health care system and economy. We share here the second chapter of the report, which was written by Gisha. The chapter provides a historical overview of movement restrictions placed on Gaza and offers insight into the potential development of its economy should those restrictions be removed. (Read More)

Reconstructing the Closure: Will recent changes to the closure policy be enough to build in Gaza?
December 2010. Following the flotilla incident, on June 20, 2010, the government of Israel announced its intention to allow most goods into Gaza, including building materials for specific, international projects. This position paper examines the implementation of those declarations, highlighting the impact of the restrictions which remain in place. (Read More)

Facts Behind MFA Report on "Easing" of Gaza Closure
July 2010. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a report detailing steps taken to improve Gaza's economy pursuant to a June 20, 2010 Israeli Cabinet decision to "ease" the closure. Gisha analyzes what is true and what would be more true about the MFA report. (Read More)

Unraveling the closure of Gaza: What has and hasn't changed since the Cabinet decision and what are the implications?
July 2010. On June 20, 2010 Israel’s Security Cabinet issued a plan to facilitate access for civilian goods entering Gaza and expand economic activity. In this position paper, Gisha assesses the cabinet's plan and the situation on the ground in Gaza in the weeks following the cabinet decision. (Read More)

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