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Essential and Denied: Israel’s Dual-Use Policy in Gaza

Israel continues to define thousands of critical humanitarian items as “dual-use,” blocking or severely limiting their entry to Gaza. The restrictions are deadly and violate Israel’s obligations under international law.

Thanks to a legal battle by Gisha: A child from Gaza with cancer entered Israel for medical treatment

Israel's sweeping and criminal policy continues to harm innocent patients, including children, solely on the basis of their address as recorded in the Israeli-controlled Palestinian population registry

Another Eid in the Shadow of War

Crossing closures and uncertainty lead to shortages and sharp spikes in prices in Gaza amidst rampant poverty.

Gaza Now: facts and figures

Gaza Now: Current facts and figures

Updated information about the impact of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip

Updates

Trapped in Gaza: Anan’s struggle to return home 

Since the outbreak of the war, many foreign nationals have been stranded in the Gaza Strip, unable to return to their homes, jobs, and families abroad

Reports

Back to Work

The implications of the ban on access by Palestinian residents of the West Bank to work in Israel

Gisha statement on Israel’s announcement to prohibit the operations of 37 international humanitarian organizations in the occupied Palestinian territory

Forcing the cessation of operations of dozens of organizations will drastically exacerbate the harm to the lives of millions of Palestinians, leading to the shutdown of health facilities and a significant reduction in access to life-saving services

For the first time since the beginning of the war: A cancer patient from the Gaza Strip was permitted to travel for medical treatment in the West Bank

The evacuation took place thanks to a prolonged legal battle by Gisha

Statement by Israel-Based Human Rights Organizations on the Deregistration of International NGOs

We, the undersigned Israel-based human rights organizations united under The Platform, strongly condemn Israel’s decision to deregister international humanitarian organizations operating in the occupied Palestinian territory. At a time of…

Habeas Corpus

Hundreds, if not thousands, of Palestinians disappeared after being detained by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip. Although the military began providing information about detainees following concerted legal efforts by Gisha and other human rights organizations, in many cases, it claims there is "no indication of an arrest," even when evidence suggests otherwise

Over two-thirds of the Gaza Strip’s area is prohibited for residents’ movement

Some 69% of the Strip deemed a no-go zone or subject to displacement orders by the Israeli army

Displaced

Due to Israel’s mass forced displacement of the population of the Gaza Strip over the course of the war and until January 19, 2025, nine out of ten of residents were displaced. Most people were displaced more than once, and some even more than ten times.

Reports

Women on the line

Testimony from Susanne, psychologist, nurse, and midwife from Gaza, who describes the threats to women’s lives during the war and humanitarian crisis

December 30, 2024

Reports

The Ever-expanding Gaza Buffer Zone

Reports and satellite image analysis point to Israel’s plans to enforce a “buffer zone” and other land grabs amounting to at least 32% of the territory of the Gaza Strip

Blocking humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip is a war crime

Israel continues to use and abuse its control of Gaza, tightening and loosening restrictions as a weapon of war, a bargaining chip in political negotiations, and a tool of pressure and punishment

Israeli High Court Presents: A Hymn of Praise to Israeli Policy in Gaza Strip

Israel’s High Court rejected our petition regarding humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza, giving a green light to grave violations of international law

A plan to forcibly displace the population of Gaza is a proposal to commit a crime against humanity

There is no such thing as ‘voluntary’ when Israel’s siege and bombardments made Gaza unlivable. If implemented, these plans are serious war crimes

Gisha in the media

All about Gisha in the media

Gisha in the media

Holocaust survivor, descendants urge High Court to allow Gaza children medical access, The Jerusalem Post

March 30, 2026

Gisha in the media

Israel Court Reiterates That State Must Adequately Feed All Palestinian Prisoners, Not Just Underweight

March 28, 2026

Gisha in the media

Hassan Took a Bike Ride. Now He’s One of the Thousands Missing in Gaza, Wired

March 23, 2026

All about Gisha in the media