Legal Advocacy

Gisha files petitions demanding that the children of Israeli citizens living in Gaza be allowed to accompany them on family visits in Israel
Petitions heard on July 12, 2017. Read More »

Court gives COGAT six months to draft procedure for the entry of Palestinian children of Israeli parents into Israel
Decision given on July 12, 2017. AP 27106-06-17 Biari et al. v. Minister of Defense et al. Read More »

COGAT officers’ authorities regarding “dual-use” permits have been officially regulated by law, following Gisha’s legal advocacy
The delegation of authorities was officially published on June 29, 2017. Read More »

Gisha petitions High Court following Gaza CLA’s refusal to allow a Gaza resident to travel to the West Bank because she had previously overstayed her permit. The court ordered the state to let the petitioner travel, subject to conditions
HCJ 4974/17. Petition filed on June 20, 2017, decision given on June 28, 2017. Read More »

Gisha files a petition against COGAT’s new sweeping prohibition on exits by residents of Gaza for the purpose of attending visa interviews at the American Consulate in east Jerusalem. The court ordered the state to make its change of policy known to the public and file an updated notice to the court within 30 days
AP 41654-06-17. Hearing held June 21, 2017 Read More »