Israeli blockade

Gaza: IOA continues to ban entry of vital medical devices

Wednesday-30-November-2022

The Palestinian health ministry in the Gaza Strip has accused the Israeli occupation authority (IOA) of continuing to prevent the entry of vital medical appliances for Gaza hospitals which exacerbates the health conditions of patients.

3000 Palestinian cancer patients passed away in Gaza

Thursday-7-April-2022

“3000 Palestinians out of 8000 cancer patients in the Gaza Strip passed away due to the blockade imposed on the enclave by Israel” the ministry of health in the Gaza Strip stated on Thursday.

Israel imposes naval siege on Gaza

Thursday-13-June-2019

The Israeli occupation army on Wednesday night imposed a naval blockade on the embattled Gaza Strip claiming attacks with incendiary balloons from the coastal enclave were not stopped.

Thousands gearing up to join protests over Israeli siege on Gaza

Friday-21-September-2018

Thousands of Palestinians are slated to take part in mass protests set to be staged at the Gaza border in response to Israel’s infringement of Palestinian rights and tough blockade.

Independent: World can’t stand idly over Israel-US crackdown on Gaza

Monday-10-September-2018

The UK-based Independent daily has slammed the US decision to cut aids for UNRWA saying the world cannot watch indifferently while Israel and the US continue to tighten grip on the Palestinians.

Palestinian resistance: Israeli siege should be lifted without delay

Friday-31-August-2018

Palestinian resistance factions on Friday have vowed to make all steps necessary to lift the tough Israeli siege on Gaza and tone down the crises rocking the enclave.

Expert: Gaza on verge of economic breakdown due to Israeli blockade

Thursday-26-July-2018

Gaza’s economy is on the threshold of a serious collapse as a result of the closure by the Israeli occupation authorities of the Karam Abu Salem crossing point head of the Palestinian Businessmen Association Ali al-Hayek has said.

Gaza’s shopping cave . . . when necessity gives birth to invention

Sunday-6-May-2018

“When the need for a living becomes a matter of life or death one is forced to find ways to attain it by all means possible” Gazans living in the poverty-stricken coastal enclave typically respond when asked about possible ways to feed their families.

Shipments of tires denied access to Gaza

Sunday-8-April-2018

The Israeli occupation authority (IOA) on Sunday prevented several trucks laden with new vehicle tires from entering the Gaza Strip.

Gaza fishermen demand end to Israel’s maritime blockade

Sunday-26-November-2017

Dozens of Palestinian fishermen in Gaza participated in a protest sit-in on Saturday to demand Israel to lift its maritime blockade on the impoverished enclave.