Today- December 27th is the anniversary of the attack by israel on the gaza strip.
The following is a statement from Gisha (legal centre for freedom of movement)
Despite the fact that a year has passed since the start of the Gaza military operation, the damage caused by three weeks of war and the near total closure preceding it has yet to be repaired. The reason: Israel's ongoing policy blocking goods from entering the Gaza Strip, including a near total ban on reconstruction materials.
As an example, part of the report issued today by Gisha:
Funds for Reconstruction:
- Reconstruction funds pledged at the Sharm el-Sheikh Summit: Some $4.5 billion.
- Number of months international community negotiated with Israeli government over mechanism for transferring reconstruction funds and materials: 9 months.
- Implementation of mechanism for transferring reconstruction funds and materials: None.
23 Days of way 928 Days of Closure: Life One Year after Israel’s Latest Offensive on the Gaza Strip, 27 December 2008 – 18 January 2009
Within this report it is reiterated that no action has been taken again Israel since the Goldstone Report has been issued. For over 42 years Israel has acted with impunity to international law. And by our governments remaining impassive, they are intrinsically complicit to the actions of Israel.
Act now:
PCHR stress the urgent need for accountability. All those who violate international law must be investigated, tried and prosecuted in accordance with international standards. Victims’ rights to the equal protection of the law and an effective judicial remedy must be upheld.
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