Table of Contents
Introducing the Series ..................................................................5
Introduction ................................................................................9
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Permit Types and Characteristics ...............................................9
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Responsible Authorities ......................................................13
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Israel’s Security Justification of the Permit Regime .........................14
Civil and Political Rights .................................................................23
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Freedom of Movement within the oPt ......................................23
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Restrictions on the Right to Freedom of Movement within the West Bank
including Jerusalem ............................................................25
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Restrictions on the Freedom of Movement within the Gaza Strip ........29
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Restrictions Against Palestinian Citizens of Israel ...........................30
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Restrictions of Access from Abroad ..........................................37
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Palestinian Prisoners ..........................................................40
Economic Rights .........................................................................43
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Palestinians with Work Permits in Israel and Israeli Colonies .............44
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Working in Israel and Israeli Colonies without Permits ....................47
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Restrictions on the Economy of the Gaza Strip .............................49
Cultural Rights ...........................................................................55
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Restrictions on the Right to Education .......................................55
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Restrictions on the Right to Religious Freedom .............................61
Social Rights ..............................................................................65
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Restrictions on the Right to Health ..........................................65
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The Right to Adequate Housing ..............................................71
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Restrictions on the Right to Family Life ......................................77
Concluding Remarks .....................................................................81
Recommendations .......................................................................85