2009 UN REPORT: THE IMPACT OF THE BLOCKADE AND OF THE MILITARY OPERATIONS ON THE PEOPLE OF GAZA AND THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS

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Pattern of military targeting civilian shelters and shelter seekers

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Brutality against the indigenous inhabitants would convert the victims into agents of the attackers’ preferred outcome

People in Gaza have been living under foreign occupation for decades and enduring the restrictions implemented by the occupying Power.

People in Gaza have not been living in what can be called a “normal” situation for a long time.

Restrictions imposed by Israel on the imports to and exports from the Gaza Strip through the border crossings as well as the naval and airspace blockade have had a severe impact on the availability and accessibility of a whole range of goods and services necessary for the people of Gaza to enjoy their human rights.

Restrictions imposed by Israel eroded ability to access and buy basic goods was compounded by the effects of the four-week Israeli military campaign, which further restricted access to those essential items and destroyed goods, land, facilities and infrastructure vital for the enjoyment of their fundamental rights.

The Israeli blockade and the military hostilities have created a situation in which most people are destitute.

The Israeli blockade has caused Women and children to be particularly affected. The current situation has been described as a crisis of human dignity.

The Gaza economy was in dire straights, with few business sectors able to operate at full capacity.

The Israeli blockade restricted or denied entry to a range of items and energy necessary for the Gaza power plant to produce enough electricity for factories and businesses to function and for agricultural activities to continue on a regular basis.

The Israeli blockade creates a stalled economy, with many businesses, factories and farms either closed or operating at reduced capacity.

The Israeli blockade causes the power plant to malfunction, while the lack of spare parts and maintenance is likely to damage the plant in the long term.

The Israeli blockade According to OCHA causes an electricity shortfall in the Gaza Strip of 41%

The Israeli blockade stop flow of Raw materials, equipment, spare parts and other inputs necessary for industrial and agricultural activity were not allowed into the Gaza Strip either.

The Israeli blockade creates considerable consequences for day-to-day life with some areas of the Gaza Strip left without electricity hours each day also for those depending on electric water pumps get no water during those hours.

The Israeli blockade creates Intermittent electricity supply damaged medical equipment in hospitals and doctors’ practices, and generally disrupted civilian life.

The Israeli blockade creates the operation of sewage treatment facilities increases quantities of untreated sewage dumped into the sea, causing public health risks and pollution, which in turn affected fishing.

The Israeli blockade creates companies to close or cut back their operations, laying off many 1,OOO’s of employees, who consequently lost their livelihoods. = Many were shut down or sent to Jordan.

The Israeli blockade is a ban on all exports and losses for the agricultural sector and 40,000 jobs lost.

The Israeli blockade shuts down the construction sector endured severe losses resulting from the halt in development projects and other construction projects owing to the absence of construction materials. 40,000+ JOBS LOST!

The Israeli blockade causes many families to lose financial support they had from relatives who work abroad.

The Israeli blockade’s destructive impact on the local economy had doubled unemployment levels. = 79+% live below the poverty line of $4/person/day + 70% barely live below the deep poverty line of $3/person/day.