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Occupation & movement

Blockade of Gaza

The blockade refers to the comprehensive land, sea and air restrictions imposed on the movement of people and goods into and out of the Gaza Strip, intensified in 2007.

Why it matters

It has severely restricted economic life, basic services, reconstruction materials and civilian movement, creating long-term humanitarian dependency.

Key context

United Nations bodies have repeatedly described the blockade as a major driver of humanitarian vulnerability and economic collapse in Gaza and have called for the lifting of closures consistent with international law.

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