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Main article: 2007–present blockade of the Gaza Strip

Israel allows limited humanitarian supplies from aid organizations into the Gaza Strip. According to the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories of the Israel Defense Forces, in May 2010, this included over 1.5 million litres of diesel fuel and gasoline, fruits and vegetables, wheat, sugar, meat, chicken and fish products, dairy products, animal feed, hygiene products, clothing and shoes.[1]

Humanitarian organizations, including UN agencies, also bring goods into Gaza. They have consistently been allowed to bring in staple foods and medicines, while other items are approved or rejected on a case-by-case basis.

Background

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In September 2007, citing an intensification of Qassam rocket attacks, Israel declared Gaza "hostile territory." The declaration allowed Israel to prevent the transfer of electricity, fuel, and other supplies into Gaza. The stated purpose of the blockade was to pressure Hamas into ending the rocket attacks and to deprive them of the supplies necessary for the continuation of rocket attacks.[2][3][4][5] It argued that following the takeover of Gaza by Hamas and the intensification of Qassam rocket attacks, it is not legally responsible for Gaza and not obliged to help a hostile territory beyond whatever is necessary to avoid a humanitarian crisis.[6]

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, at various times, items such as wheelchairs, dry food items, and crayons, to stationary, soccer balls, and musical instruments have been blocked by Israel.[7] Amnesty International and other organisations reported that cement, glass, steel, bitumen, wood, paint, doors, plastic pipes, metal pipes, metal reinforcement rods, aggregate, generators, high voltage cables and wooden telegraph poles are high priority reconstruction materials currently with no or highly limited entry into Gaza through official crossings. [8] A UN report by Kevin M. Cahill called the restrictions "Draconian", [9] and said that reconstruction is halted because Israel does not permit the importation of steel, cement or glass, among other building materials, and has restricted importation of lentils, pasta, tomato paste and juice, as well as batteries for hearing aids. He said that despite the restrictions UNRWA has been able to provide a basic food supply to over a million refugees in the Gaza Strip.

The Gisha Lawsuit

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In January 2010, the Israeli human rights group Gisha took Israeli authorities to court, it attempt to force them to reveal which goods were permitted and which goods weren't. An Israeli government document obtained in response to the lawsuit describes Israel's blockade as "economic warfare":

A country has the right to decide that it chooses not to engage in economic relations or to give economic assistance to the other party to the conflict, or that it wishes to operate using 'economic warfare'.[10]

An Israeli government spokesman in June 2010 added that the blockade is intended to bring about a political goal and that Israel "could not lift the embargo altogether as long as Hamas remains in control" of Gaza.[10]

List of Goods Allowed Into Gaza

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Israel has never published a list of banned items, saying it approves requests on a case-by-case basis. A list of items which Israel allowed for Import has been compiled by the BBC[11] from confidential information from international groups including Israeli Human Rights Organisation Gisha. The list refers to goods brought in by commercial importers. Humanitarian organisations, including UN agencies, also bring goods into Gaza. Humanitarian organisations have been allowed to bring in staple foods and medicines, while other items are approved or rejected on a case-by-case basis.[11]

No. Item Type Date banned Date permission granted
1 wheat nutrition 1st half 2009
2 animal feed nutrition 1st half 2009
3 flour nutrition 1st half 2009
4 cooking oil nutrition 1st half 2009
5 cooking fat nutrition 1st half 2009
6 sugar nutrition 1st half 2009
7 salt nutrition 1st half 2009
8 pasta nutrition 1st half 2009
9 dates nutrition 1st half 2009
10 garlic nutrition 1st half 2009
11 chick peas nutrition 1st half 2009
12 rice nutrition 1st half 2009
13 beans nutrition 1st half 2009
14 lentils nutrition 1st half 2009
15 kidney beans nutrition 1st half 2009
16 margarine nutrition 1st half 2009
17 dairy products nutrition 1st half 2009
18 powdered milk nutrition 1st half 2009
19 frozen meat and fish nutrition 1st half 2009
20 frozen vegetables nutrition 1st half 2009
21 animal medicines medical 1st half 2009
22 gas for medical use medical 1st half 2009
23 empty bags for flour nutrition 1st half 2009
24 medicines and medical equipment medical 1st half 2009
25 female hygiene products hygiene 1st half 2009
26 nappies (diapers) hygiene 1st half 2009
27 toilet paper hygiene 1st half 2009
28 detergent hygiene 1st half 2009
29 washing liquid hygiene 1st half 2009
30 shampoo hygiene 1st half 2009
31 soap hygiene 1st half 2009
32 toothpaste hygiene 1st half 2009
33 toothbrushes hygiene 1st half 2009
34 cleaning products for tiles hygiene 1st half 2009
35 cleaning products for glasses hygiene 1st half 2009
36 toilet-cleaner hygiene 1st half 2009
37 yeast nutrition 1st half 2009
38 fertilised eggs nutrition 1st half 2009
39 fruit nutrition 1st half 2009
40 semolina nutrition 1st half 2009
41 polythene for greenhouses construction June 2009
42 agricultural materials June 2009
43 tea nutrition October 2009
44 coffee nutrition October 2009
45 instant coffee nutrition November 2009
46 canned tuna nutrition November 2009
47 salami nutrition November 2009
48 canned meat nutrition November 2009
49 washing-up sponges hygiene November 2009
50 bath sponges hygiene November 2009
51 cloths for mopping the floor hygiene 1st half 2009
52 baby wipes hygiene November 2009
53 other canned goods, with the exception of tinned fruit nutrition November 2009
54 zaatar (dried herb mix) nutrition November 2009
55 sesame seeds nutrition November 2009
56 black pepper nutrition November 2009
57 chicken stock powder nutrition November 2009
58 blankets basic needs November 2009
59 olives nutrition December 2009
60 matches basic needs December 2009
61 candles basic needs December 2009
62 sticks for brooms hygiene December 2009
63 rubbish bins hygiene December 2009
64 mops hygiene December 2009
65 hand-cleansing gel hygiene December 2009
66 aniseed nutrition December 2009
67 cinnamon nutrition December 2009
68 camomile medical December 2009
69 unfertilised eggs nutrition December 2009
70 glass (to a maximum of 200 trucks) construction December 2009
71 water-dispensers nutrition December 2009
72 potatoes nutrition December 2009
73 mineral water nutrition February 2010
74 tahini (sesame paste) nutrition March 2010
75 combs clothing March 2010
76 hair brushes clothing March 2010
77 clothes clothing March 2010
78 shoes clothing March 2010
79 wood (for doorposts and window frames) construction April 2010
80 aluminium construction April 2010
81 kitchenware nutrition April 2010

Prohibited Items

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A nnumber of items have been banned by Israel includes both food, building supplies/construction materials, hygiene products, some animals and machinery. The Israel government has not issued an offical list of banned items.

Gisha have said that their list is approximate, partial and it changes from time to time because Israeli authorities refuse to disclose information regarding the restrictions on transferring goods into Gaza. The prohibited/permitted item list is based on information from the Palestinian traders and businesspersons, international organizations, and the Palestinian Coordination Committee, "all of whom "deduce" what is permitted and what is banned based on their experience requesting permission to bring goods into Gaza and the answers they receive from the Israeli authorities". Also Israel permits some of the "prohibited" items into Gaza (for example: paper, biscuits, and chocolate), on the condition that they are for the use of international organizations, while requests from private merchants to purchase them are denied. According to Gisha the items that have been prohibited include: [12] [13].

Item Category Date banned Date permitted
sage nutrition 26.05.2010
coriander nutrition 07.06.2010
spices nutrition 07.06.2010
jam nutrition 07.06.2010
halva nutrition 07.06.2010
vinegar nutrition 27.06.2010
nutmeg nutrition 22.06.2010
chocolate nutrition 22.06.2010
fruit preserves nutrition 09.06.2010
seeds and nuts nutrition 22.06.2010
biscuits nutrition 09.06.2010
sweets nutrition 22.06.2010
potato chips nutrition 09.06.2010
gas for soft drinks nutrition
dried fruit nutrition 22.06.2010
fresh meat nutrition
plaster construction
tar construction
wood for construction construction
cement construction
iron construction
glucose nutrition
industrial salt nutrition
plastic/glass/metal containers
industrial margarine nutrition
tarpaulin sheets for huts construction
fabric (for clothing) clothing
flavor and smell enhancers nutrition
fishing rods fishing
various fishing nets fishing
buoys fishing
ropes for fishing fishing
nylon nets for greenhouses agriculture 14.06.2010
spare parts for tractors agriculture
dairies for cowsheds agriculture
irrigation pipe systems agriculture
ropes to tie greenhouses agriculture 14.06.2010
planters for saplings agriculture
heaters for chicken farms nutrition
musical instruments culture
size A4 paper culture/education
writing implements culture/education 22.06.2010
notebooks culture/education
newspapers culture/education/news
toys toy 22.06.2010
razors hygiene 07.06.2010
sewing machines and spare parts clothing
heaters housing
horses agriculture/farm animal
donkeys agriculture/farm animal
goats agriculture/farm animal
cattle agriculture/farm animal
chicks agriculture/farm animal
towels hygiene 22.06.2010
buttons clothing 13.06.2010
matresses housing 22.06.2010
kitchenware nutrition preperation 22.06.2010
perfume cosmetics 28.06.2010
cosmetic products cosmetics 28.06.2010
  • buoys
  • cardamom
  • cattle
  • cement [14]
  • chicks
  • chocolate [15] [16]
  • coriander [17]
  • cumin
  • dairies for cowsheds
  • donkeys
  • dried fruit
  • fabric (for clothing) [15]
  • fishing rods
  • flavor and smell enhancers
  • fresh meat
  • gas for soft drinks
  • ginger [18]
  • goats
  • halva
  • hatcheries and spare parts for hatcheries
  • heaters
  • heaters for chicken farms
  • horses
  • industrial margarine
  • industrial salt
  • iron
  • irrigation pipe systems
  • jam
  • musical instruments [15]
  • newspapers [19]
  • notebooks [17]
  • nutmeg
  • nylon nets for greenhouses
  • planters for saplings
  • plaster
  • plastic/glass/metal containers
  • razors
  • ropes for fishing
  • ropes to tie greenhouses
  • sage [17]
  • seeds and nuts [15] [17]
  • sewing machines and spare parts
  • size A4 paper [17]
  • spare parts for tractors
  • tar
  • tarpaulin sheets for huts
  • toys [17]
  • various fishing nets
  • vinegar
  • wood for construction
  • writing implements [17]

Additional items (according to haaretz) include[15]:

  • books
  • candles
  • crayons, clothing
  • Cups
  • cutlery, crockery
  • electric appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines
  • glasses
  • light bulbs
  • matches
  • musical instruments
  • needles
  • sheets, blankets
  • shoes, mattresses
  • spare machine and car parts
  • threads

Fox news has also claimed that steel is banned[20].

According to an AFP press release other banned goods include toilet paper[21].

Time has claimed that fishing nets and sage are also prohibited [17]

The Economist has claimed that tea was at one time banned [22]

Categories

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Food supply

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Item Type Date banned Date permitted
wheat nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
flour nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
cooking oil nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
cooking fat nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
sugar nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
salt nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
pasta nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
dates nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
garlic nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
chick peas nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
rice nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
beans nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
lentils nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
kidney beans nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
margarine nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
dairy products nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
powdered milk nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
frozen meat and fish nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
frozen vegetables nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
empty bags for flour nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
yeast nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
fertilised eggs nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
fruit nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
semolina nutrition 2009, 1st half [11]
tea nutrition 2009, October [11]
coffee nutrition 2009, October [11]
instant coffee nutrition 2009, November [11]
canned tuna nutrition 2009, November [11]
salami nutrition 2009, November [11]
canned meat nutrition 2009, November [11]
kitchenware nutrition 2010, April [11]
sage nutrition 2010, May 5 [13][17]
coriander nutrition 2010, June 7 [13][17]
spices nutrition 2010, June 7 [13]
jam nutrition 2010, June 7 [13]
halva nutrition 2010, June 7 [13]
vinegar nutrition 2010, June 27 [13]
nutmeg nutrition 2010, June 22 [13]
chocolate nutrition 2010, June 22 [13][15][23]
fruit preserves nutrition 2010, June 9 [13]
seeds and nuts nutrition 2010, June 22 [13][17][15]
biscuits nutrition 2010, June 9 [13]
sweets nutrition 2010, June 22 [13]
potato chips nutrition 2010, June 9 [13]
gas for soft drinks nutrition Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
dried fruit nutrition 2010, June 22 [13]
fresh meat nutrition Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
water-dispensers nutrition 2009, December [11]
potatoes nutrition 2009, December [11]
mineral water nutrition 2010, February [11]
tahini (sesame paste) nutrition 2010, March [11]
other canned goods, with the exception of tinned fruit nutrition 2009, November [11]
zaatar (dried herb mix) nutrition 2009, November [11]
sesame seeds nutrition 2009, November [11]
black pepper nutrition 2009, November [11]
chicken stock powder nutrition 2009, November [11]
olives nutrition 2009, December [11]
aniseed nutrition 2009, December [11]
cinnamon nutrition 2009, December [11]
glucose nutrition Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
industrial salt nutrition Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
plastic/glass/metal containers [clarification needed] Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
industrial margarine nutrition Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
unfertilised eggs nutrition 2009, December [11]
flavor and smell enhancers nutrition Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
animal feed agriculture 2009, 1st half [11]
animal medicines medical/agricultural 2009, 1st half [11]
fishing rods fishing Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
various fishing nets fishing Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
buoys fishing Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
ropes for fishing fishing Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
nylon nets for greenhouses agriculture 2010, June 14 [13]
spare parts for tractors agriculture Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
dairies for cowsheds agriculture Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
irrigation pipe systems agriculture Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
ropes to tie greenhouses agriculture 2010, June 14 [13]
planters for saplings agriculture Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
horses agriculture/farm animal Still banned as of 2010, June
donkeys agriculture/farm animal Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
goats agriculture/farm animal Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
cattle agriculture/farm animal Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
chicks agriculture/farm animal Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
Some agricultural materials [clarification needed] 2009, June [11]
heaters for chicken farms agriculture/farm Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
polythene for greenhouses agriculture 2009, June [11]

Housing/Basic needs

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Item Type Date banned Date permitted
camomile medical/nutrition 2009, December [11]
gas for medical use medical 2009, 1st half [11]
medicines and medical equipment medical 2009, 1st half [11]
female hygiene products hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
nappies (diapers) hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
toilet paper hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
detergent hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
washing liquid hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
shampoo hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
soap hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
toothpaste hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
toothbrushes hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
cleaning products for tiles hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
cleaning products for glasses hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
toilet-cleaner hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
washing-up sponges hygiene 2009, November [11]
bath sponges hygiene 2009, November [11]
cloths for mopping the floor hygiene 2009, 1st half [11]
baby wipes hygiene 2009, November [11]
blankets household 2009, November [11]
matches household 2009, December [11]
candles household 2009, December [11]
sticks for brooms hygiene/household 2009, December [11]
rubbish bins household 2009, December [11]
mops hygiene/household 2009, December [11]
hand-cleansing gel hygiene/household 2009, December [11]
razors hygiene 2010, June 7 [13]
sewing machines and spare parts clothing Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
heaters household Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
towels hygiene/household 2010, June 22 [13]
buttons clothing 2010, June 13 [13]
matresses household 2010, June 22 [13]
kitchenware nutrition preperation/household 2010, June 22 [13]
perfume cosmetics 2010, June 28 [13]
cosmetic products cosmetics 2010, June 28 [13]
combs clothing 2010, March [11]
hair brushes clothing 2010, March [11]
clothes clothing 2010, March [11]
shoes clothing 2010, March [11]
fabric (for clothing) clothing Still banned as of 2010, June [13][15]
plaster construction Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
tar construction Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
wood for construction construction Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
cement construction Still banned as of 2010, June [13][24]
iron construction Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
tarpaulin sheets for huts construction Still banned as of 2010, June [13]
glass (to a maximum of 200 trucks) construction 2009, December [11]
wood (for doorposts and window frames) construction 2010, April [11]
aluminium construction 2010, April [11]
musical instruments culture Still banned as of 2010, June [13][15]
size A4 paper culture/education Still banned as of 2010, June [13][17]
writing implements culture/education 2010, June 22 [13][17]
notebooks culture/education Still banned as of 2010, June [13][17]
newspapers culture/education/news Still banned as of 2010, June [13][23]
toys toy 2010, June 22 [13][17]


Requires fixed column width, and some more sorting however I have separated tables. Kasaalan (talk) 11:38, 14 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Summary of the weekly transfer of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip by the IDF Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (CoGAT)". IDF Spokesperson's Unit. 2010-05-05.
  2. ^ Erlanger, Steven; Cooper, Helene (September 19, 2007). "Israel Pressures Hamas Ahead of Rice's Arrival". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
  3. ^ "Israel declares Gaza 'hostile territory'". IHT. September 19, 2007.
  4. ^ "Cabinet declares Gaza 'hostile territory'". Haaretz. September 20, 2007.
  5. ^ Security Cabinet declares Gaza hostile territory by MFA
  6. ^ "Gaza strip" (PDF). The Humanitarian Monitor. UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs – occupied Palestinian territory. April 2010. p. 8. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
  7. ^ http://www.carewbg.org/Failing-Gaza.pdf
  8. ^ http://www.un.org/ga/president/63/news/GazaReport.pdf
  9. ^ a b Sheera Frenkel (June 9, 2010). "Israeli document: Gaza blockade isn't about security". McClatchy Newspapers. Retrieved June 10, 2010.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce Franks, Tim. Details of Gaza blockade revealed in court case, BBC News
  11. ^ http://gisha.org/UserFiles/File/HiddenMessages/ItemsGazaStrip060510.pdf
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg http://www.gisha.org/UserFiles/File/publications/Products060610_Eng(1).pdf
  13. ^ http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/06/09/israel-allows-banned-products-gaza/
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/amira-hass-israel-bans-books-music-and-clothes-from-entering-gaza-1.276147
  15. ^ http://www.economist.com/node/16264970
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1994742,00.html
  17. ^ http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hYVYAfX_Mu7L_Kv-VU_3g4XdDiSA
  18. ^ http://www.economist.com/node/16264970
  19. ^ http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/06/09/israel-allows-banned-products-gaza/
  20. ^ http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hYVYAfX_Mu7L_Kv-VU_3g4XdDiSA
  21. ^ http://www.economist.com/node/16264970
  22. ^ a b http://www.economist.com/node/16264970
  23. ^ Cite error: The named reference foxnews.com was invoked but never defined (see the help page).


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