Access to Education

Legal Activity

Gaza resident manages to leave the Strip for graduate studies in Sweden following a petition filed by Gisha
HCJ 4653/17 W.J. v. Minister of Defense et al. (filed June 8, 2017) (Read More »)

Gisha petitions court against Gaza CLA refusal to allow a physician to attend a visa interview at the American Consulate in order to attend training in the USA
March 2, 2017. Gisha filed an administrative petition with the Court for Administrative Affairs, on behalf of a young physician from the Gaza Strip who wishes to undertake medical training in the USA. (Read More »)

Following appeal by Gisha, COGAT confirms 180 students from Gaza will be allowed to travel over the summer to reach their academic institutions abroad
COGAT’s response was received on June 21, 2015 (Read More »)

After years of struggle – a Palestinian is allowed to enter Eilat
3.3.2015 (Read More »)

Following Gisha’s petition – West Bank resident will be able to finish a program at the Arava Institute, AP 29507-12-14 a-Radaydeh et al. v. COGAT et al.
Petition and motion to schedule urgent hearing, filed December 14, 2014, Notice by Consent filed December 17, 2014 (Read More »)

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IDF bans laptops, food, toiletries for Palestinians leaving Gaza, +972 IDF bans laptops, food, toiletries for Palestinians leaving Gaza, +972
August 16, 2017 (Read More »)

EGYPT OPENS RAFAH CROSSING FOR FIRST TIME IN THREE MONTHS, The Jerusalem Post EGYPT OPENS RAFAH CROSSING FOR FIRST TIME IN THREE MONTHS, The Jerusalem Post
August 15, 2017 (Read More »)

Plight of people in Gaza takes centre stage at Gasyard Festival, Derry Journal Plight of people in Gaza takes centre stage at Gasyard Festival, Derry Journal
August 15, 2017 (Read More »)

After 5 months of closure, Egypt to open Rafah crossing for Hajj pilgrims in Gaza, Ma’an News Agency After 5 months of closure, Egypt to open Rafah crossing for Hajj pilgrims in Gaza, Ma’an News Agency
August 9, 2017 (Read More »)

So Ordered the Israeli Army: The Trumpeter and Violinist Can’t Leave Gaza for the West Bank, Haaretz So Ordered the Israeli Army: The Trumpeter and Violinist Can’t Leave Gaza for the West Bank, Haaretz
August 7, 2017 (Read More »)

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Publications

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
Latest update: December 2016. A new factsheet summarizes and analyzes Gisha’s research on Israel’s increasing use of “security blocks” that prevent Palestinians from exiting the Gaza Strip for various purposes, even when the individual fits the narrow criteria imposed by Israel. (Read More »)

Gaza 2015: A few steps forward, several steps back
April 2016. Gisha’s analysis of data on access and movement from the first full year since Operation Protective Edge and explanation for why, despite declared efforts, the situation in Gaza remains dire. (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 »)

Separating land, separating people
June, 2015. A new position paper by Gisha analyzes what Israel calls the “separation policy”, in the context of control over the Palestinian territory (Read More »)

Student travel between Gaza and the West Bank 101
September 2012. Gisha believes that Palestinian students have a right to study in the Palestinian universities established for their benefit, in Gaza and the West Bank. Israel should lift the 12-year old ban on student travel from Gaza and instead adopt a policy that reflects its obligations and long-term interests, as well as its security concerns. (Read More »)

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