Updates

First opening of Rafah Crossing in 2017, for four days First opening of Rafah Crossing in 2017, for four days
February 7, 2017. During the four days of operations, 5,719 entries and exits were recorded. The crossing was open on 48 days throughout 2016.

Gaza farmers assess the damage after another round of herbicide spraying Gaza farmers assess the damage after another round of herbicide spraying
February 1, 2017. A visit to farmers whose crops were damaged in the latest round of spraying by Israeli planes, near the fence separating Gaza and Israel.

Gisha’s research department director: “There is no time to waste when it comes to the state of Gaza’s infrastructure” Gisha’s research department director: “There is no time to waste when it comes to the state of Gaza’s infrastructure”
January 25, 2017. Salah Mohsen, director of Gisha’s research department, introduced Gisha’s new report, Hand on the Switch: Who’s responsible for Gaza’s infrastructure crisis? on Israeli Channel 1 TV daily news show “Hamusaf”

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In Focus

The Gaza Cheat Sheet – Real Data on the Gaza Closure The Gaza Cheat Sheet – Real Data on the Gaza Closure
December, 2016. In this information sheet you will find concise data regarding the closure. The Gaza Cheat Sheet is updated... (Read More)

New factsheet: “Security blocks” restricting exit from the Gaza Strip disrupt the lives of thousands New factsheet: “Security blocks” restricting exit from the Gaza Strip disrupt the lives of thousands
A new factsheet summarizes and analyzes Gisha’s research on Israel’s increasing use of “security blocks” that prevent Palestinians from exiting the... (Read More)

Two years: 360 degrees Two years: 360 degrees
In a special report, Gisha reviews and analyzes what has changed and what has not. The report focuses on three major... (Read More)

Two years later: The long road to reconstruction and recovery Two years later: The long road to reconstruction and recovery
In a special report in the eve of the second anniversary of the ceasefire and the establishment of the Gaza Reconstruction... (Read More)

Access Kit: A guide to procedures and protocols which regulate access Access Kit: A guide to procedures and protocols which regulate access
March, 2016. The procedures impact millions, while few are aware they can be found in writing.... (Read More)

Gisha in Action

Following Gisha petition, HCJ issues order nisi instructing the Ministry of Interior to explain discrimination in the registration process against Israeli citizens who marry foreign nationals
The High Court granted Gisha’s request and issued an order nisi (conditional order) instructing the state to explain, within 60 days,... (Read More)

Meetings in Sderot with activists in the Movement for the Future of the Western Negev and Meretz Members of Knesset
May 16, 2016. The discussions also addressed how Israel continues to control the Gaza Strip since disengagement... (Read More)

New Gisha study about civil society organizations launched in Gaza with representatives of the organizations in attendance
April 20, 2016. This morning, Gisha’s latest study, Split Apart, was launched in the Gaza Strip. The study addresses the challenges... (Read More)

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