Category Archives: Movement of goods out of Gaza

The lost footnotes of COGAT’s latest report

Posted on April 25, 2013

A new report by the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories is comprehensive, thorough and informative, but it tells only part of the story. Gisha conjures up the footnotes COGAT left out, which we hope will help convey a more nuanced picture of the situation. Continue reading →

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No going back

Posted on March 3, 2013

More than 600 residents of Gaza were unable to visit their relatives over the past week, go to conferences or buy merchandise. Why is this cause for concern? Because the decision to close the crossings in response to rocket fire signifies a return to a tactic that was supposed to have become obsolete years ago. Continue reading →

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Top security officials admit Israel’s policy prevents economic growth in Gaza

Posted on February 25, 2013

Updates on the debate inside the security sector, the destruction of the Gaza-Egypt tunnels and the expansion of Kerem Shalom. Continue reading →

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COGAT breaks a new record: Counts containers instead of goods

Posted on December 26, 2012

It’s true that the containers that carry goods out of Gaza return back to the Strip as well, but for COGAT, they are counted as “export”. Also: how easy is it to mistake a ton for a kilogram? Continue reading →

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The hard life and times of COGAT’s spokesperson

Posted on December 12, 2012

How hard is it to be COGAT’s spokesperson? Hard enough to make you invent seasons Continue reading →

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10 facts about the connection between the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and Israel

Posted on November 22, 2012

Any arrangements reached in the framework of the ceasefire agreement must respect the rights of Palestinians to travel between Gaza and the West Bank. Ten facts about the strong connection between the areas. Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky: Clarifications

Posted on November 10, 2012

Last week we posted a critique of Noam Chomsky’s article about Gaza. We received many positive responses, but also some criticism we would like to address. Continue reading →

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What we want from Noam Chomsky

Posted on November 8, 2012

An article published by Noam Chomsky about his visit to Gaza made a lot of the noise on the net. What’s the problem? The facts. Continue reading →

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How to get from counting calories to adding jobs

Posted on October 31, 2012

Israel may no longer be counting calories, but the restrictions that remain continue to hamper the ability of thousands of individuals to engage in dignified, productive work. Continue reading →

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Shattering the myth of the closure

Posted on September 23, 2012

Israel no longer restricts the entrance of food to Gaza. Why, then, do so many insist on perpetuating this myth? Continue reading →

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