Despite some progress in certain areas over the last six months, the situation in the Gaza Strip remains fragile. There is growing frustration among Gaza residents over the lack of any significant improvement in their daily lives. In particular, expectations regarding the lifting of restrictions on the free movement of people and goods that are necessary to support real economic growth, improve food security and reduce dependency on aid have not been fulfilled.
There are a number of concrete measures that Israel could take immediately in this regard – measures that could affect an immediate improvement in the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip whilst also taking into account Israel’s security concerns. These include significantly relaxing access restrictions imposed on land and sea areas and allowing the flow of goods and people between Gaza and the West Bank to the fullest extent possible, subject to conditions outlined in international law.
Full Report - 23 pages
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_the_humanitarian_monitor_2013_06_25_english.pdf
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