This report documents the impact of the ongoing Israel-imposed siege on Palestinian civilians, which affects their economic and social conditions. The report addresses the state of commercial crossings and crossings designated for the movement of persons. It refutes Israel’s claims that it has eased the closure of the Gaza Strip, which it has imposed for five consecutive years. The following are the most significant developments relevant to Gaza’s border crossings during the reporting period 01 – 31 October 2012:

The full report is available online at:

http://www.pchrgaza.org/files/2012/Closure-october-en.pdf