Posted on 23 August 2016
Gaza timeline
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2016
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Entry of cement suspended for several weeks
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Fishing zone expanded for several weeks
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2015
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Entry of building materials for reconstruction begins
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Kerem Shalom crossing expanded
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Violent clashes near the fence
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2014
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Egypt closes Rafah to movement of people, with exceptions
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Transfer of goods from Gaza to West Bank resumes
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Escalation in hostilities: Operation “Protective Edge”
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2013
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Egypt closes Rafah Crossing to entry of commercial goods
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Egypt launches military campaign to destroy tunnels
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2012
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Fishing areas extended to 6NM
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Escalation in hostilities: Operation “Pillar of Defence”
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2011
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Israel closes Sufa Crossing
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Israel closes Karni conveyor belt
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2010
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Egypt reopens Rafah Crossing
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Israel eases import restrictions
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Israel intercepts flotilla headed to Gaza from Turkey
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Israel closes Nahal Oz Crossing
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2009
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Access to areas closer than 300m from the fence is prohibited
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2008
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Fishing activities beyond 3NM prohibited
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Escalation in hostilities: Operation “Cast Lead”
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2007
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Israel closes Karni crossing except for a conveyer belt
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Hamas takes over Gaza and Israel imposes a blockade
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2006
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Israeli soldier captured, operation “Summer rains” launched
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Israel stops the entry of Palestinian workers into Israel
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Hamas wins Palestinian elections
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2005
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Israel unilaterally disengages from Gaza
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2002
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UN-Israeli Bertini Commitment easing access restrictions
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2001
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Israel bombs Gaza Airport
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Israel closes safe passage between Gaza and the West Bank
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2000
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Second Intifada starts
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1995
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Israel installs perimeter fence surrounding Gaza
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1994
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Gaza Jericho Agreement
