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Autonomous territory in the Middle East
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The Gaza Strip (Arabic غزة, Ghazzah, Hebrew עזה Azza) is a Palestinian territory in the Middle East. The capital and largest city is Gaza. Portions of this page may be out of date because the situation on the ground changes quickly.
By plane
Gaza has no functioning airport, as the former Yasser Arafat International Airport (GZA) has been shut down, and the runway was destroyed by Israeli bulldozers in 2002.
Entry by land
The main point of entry is through the Erez crossing in the north, on the border with Israel.
Exit by land
Entry, though difficult, pales in comparison to exit. After being deposited at the Hamas checkpoint near Hamsa Hamsa, go to the white caravan to your right to get your exit clearance.
By boat
The port of Gaza is non-operational, and Gazan waters, seaports, and the coastline are patrolled by the Israeli Navy.
The transportation infrastructure in Gaza has suffered widespread destruction, turning the simple act of moving between areas into a hazardous logistical challenge.
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