In June 2009 the blockade on the Gaza Strip enters its third year. The intense closure policy, coupled with the government of Israel’s recent military operation ‘Cast Lead’, has had a devastating impact on the lives and livelihoods of one and a half million Gazans, pushing them further into poverty and aid dependency.

Authors

Hamood, Sara

Publication date

02 Jun 2009

ISBN

9781848145740

Publisher

Oxfam International

Series

Oxfam Briefing Notes

Type

Policy paper

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