Following yesterday’s clashes: Erez Crossing now fully operational
October 14, 2015. Erez operational following yesterday’s clashes; altercations caused damage to the facility
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Updates
2015
Despite concerns, crossings are operating
October 11, 2015. Reports that Erez crossing would be closed in response to rocket fire did not materialize. It’s critical that no further movement restrictions be imposed
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Israel will allow marketing of ironworks, furniture and textile from Gaza in Israel
September 21, 2015. COGAT: As of October 7, Israel will allow marketing of goods from Gaza in Israel
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Gaza electricity distribution company: Unprecedented electricity crisis in Gaza
September 20, 2015. Severe disruptions in Gaza’s electricity supply
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School year starts in Gaza with half the schools on strike
August 25, 2015. Teachers in UNRWA schools are on strike, and about 250,000 students stayed home
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After 52 days, Rafah to open for 4 days
August 17, 2015. Rafah Crossing, between Gaza and Egypt, has opened for travel for Palestinians for the first time since June 25
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192,400 people are unemployed in Gaza
August 16, 2015. Gaza unemployment rate is 41.5% in the second quarter of 2015. Down just a tenth of a percent compared to previous quarter
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COGAT: Travel of Palestinian citizens of Israel to Gaza to be further reduced
July 26, 2015. COGAT calls for “reducing the number of Arab citizens of Israel entering Gaza”.
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“We have to adopt a policy that is the direct opposite of present practice”
July 21, 2015. Op-ed by Gisha Executive Director, calling for Gaza’s rehabilitation and lifting of the closure
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“I have yet to understand how stopping a young woman from pursuing gender studies [...] protects my security”
July 20, 2015. Gisha’s deputy director in a brief to the Security Council
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“The concept is that [...] movement is considered exceptional privilege”
July 9, 2015. Gisha Executive Director Eitan Diamond on IDF Radio show, yesterday
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Kerem Shalom closed, travel via Erez restricted
July 1, 2015. Following attacks, Israel cancels family visits to Gaza and closes Kerem Shalom Crossing
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Easing for Ramadan: Some family visits and more worshippers
June 21, 2015: Israel allowing family visits not just for “exceptional” cases, quota of worshippers increased.
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“But if you just want to see your mother, that doesn’t count”
June 18, 2015. Gisha co-founder and intake coordinator interviewed about the separation policy
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Rafah Crossing will remain open until Thursday
June 16, 2015. Egypt decided to extend the operation of Rafah Crossing. 25 students traveled via Erez Crossing.
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