In June 2007, following the military takeover of Gaza by Hamas, the Israeli authorities significantly intensified existing movement restrictions, virtually isolating the Gaza Strip from the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), and the world. This land, sea and air blockade has significantly exacerbated previous restrictions, limiting the number and specified categories of people and goods allowed in and out through the Israeli-controlled crossings.

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In June 2007, following the military takeover of Gaza by Hamas, the Israeli authorities significantly intensified existing movement restrictions, virtually isolating the Gaza Strip from the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), and the world. This land, sea and air blockade has significantly exacerbated previous restrictions, limiting the number and specified categories of people and goods allowed in and out through the Israeli-controlled crossings.

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Following the takeover of the Gaza strip by Hamas in 2006, the Gaza Strip faced increased international isolation, particularly from Western countries and Israel, due to Hamas being designated as a terrorist organisation by many nations.

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https://www.unicef.org/mena/documents/gaza-strip-humanitarian-impact-15-years-blockade-june-2022

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Following the takeover of the Gaza strip by Hamas in 2006, the Gaza Strip faced increased international isolation, particularly from Western countries and Israel, due to Hamas being designated as a terrorist organisation by many nations.

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