Category Archives: Movement of people 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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That amazing thing called “running”

Posted on April 22, 2013

I am disappointed that Sanaa, Nader and their fellow runners did not run in Bethlehem yesterday, but I’m proud of the Israeli runners who supported their request. Continue reading →

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Only exceptional humanitarian cases? Actually no, not really

Posted on April 21, 2013

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced late last week that he would not allow Gaza runners to participate in today’s marathon in Bethlehem. The reason? “Entry by residents of Gaza into Israel is only allowed in … 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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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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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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In Gaza, it is sometimes better to be sick

Posted on March 28, 2012

Female hairdressers and students are denied permits to exit the Gaza Strip because they are not “exceptional humanitarian cases”. Male merchants do not have this problem. Continue reading →

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Minister Vilnai’s Time Travels

Posted on February 7, 2012

The answer of home front defense minister Matan Vilnai to a parliamentary question of MK Zahava Gal-On makes us wonder: Where was Vilnai in the last 4 years? Continue reading →

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