The Illegal Blockade of Gaza

This fact sheet outlines the extensive and systemic Israeli restrictions imposed on the Gaza Strip since 2007, emphasizing the dire humanitarian impact on its two million inhabitants. It details the historical context of the blockade, initiated after the 1967 military order and escalated following Hamas's rise to power in 2007. The document highlights key violations, including severe limitations on movement, arbitrary detentions, and a discriminatory permit system affecting medical patients. It presents alarming statistics, such as over 5,400 Palestinian deaths due to military attacks, extensive destruction of infrastructure, and significant restrictions on fishing and agricultural activities. Overall, the fact sheet illustrates how these measures constitute collective punishment and contribute to an unliveable environment in Gaza, framing them within the broader context of Israel's settler-colonial occupation and racial discrimination against the Palestinian people.