Gaza Strip

Timeline: the humanitarian impact of the Gaza blockade

15 June 2017

2018 marks 51 years since the occupation of the Palestinian Territory and 11 years of the Gaza blockade. It has devastated Gaza’s economy, caused widespread destruction and left most people largely cut off from the outside world. Check our timeline and find out how the blockade has been affecting Palestinians' life.
The dairy sector in the Gaza Strip

19 January 2017

Gaza's dairy sector has been severely damaged by Israel’s separation policy, blockade and three rounds of hostilities. However, there are opportunities for the sector to grow and reduce its dependence on external markets.
One year since Gaza ceasefire, economic benefits for Palestinians have not materialized

21 November 2013

One year since the ceasefire between the Government of Israel and Hamas, the promised economic improvements for people in Gaza have failed to materialize.
People in Gaza need more than ceasefire

6 December 2012

With a ceasefire holding, Oxfam sees an opportunity to break the cycle of violence and lift the blockade once and for all.
Beyond Ceasefire

6 December 2012

The ceasefire agreed between the Government of Israel and Hamas on 21 November 2012, following the recent military escalation in Gaza and southern Israel, provides an unprecedented opportun
38 aid agencies warn of humanitarian disaster in Gaza if military confrontation is not stopped

19 November 2012

As the impact of days of violent escalation worsens for civilians in Gaza and in Israel, a group of 38 aid and development agencies today urged world leaders to take swift action to enforce a ceasefire in order to protect civilian lives and infrastructure and prevent another widespread humanitarian disaster in Gaza brought on by a prolonged military confrontation.
International pressure mounts over Gaza blockade

14 June 2012

Fifty international charities and United Nations Agencies have unanimously called for the lifting of the blockade of Gaza. The organizations have published a simple three line statement to mark the fifth anniversary of the tightening of the blockade of the Strip.
As Palestinians move towards unity, aid agency says international community must show support

29 April 2011
Dashed Hopes

1 December 2010

On June 20, 2010, following concerted international pressure, the Government of Israel announced a set of measures to ‘ease’ its illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip.
EU Foreign Policy Chief must match strong words with action on the Gaza blockade

17 March 2010

As EU foreign policy chief Baroness Ashton prepares to visit the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Oxfam International urges her to make the immediate lifting of the Israeli-imposed blockade her top priority.