139 “All governmental employees are prohibited from working in any other job, whether paid or unpaid during or after working hours, except only after obtaining prior permission from his/her organization. If a violation is proven, it would be considered a breach of the licensing regulations of the charitable organizations and the local organizations. Accordingly, the employee violating this decision is exposed to accountability and disciplinary penalties provided by the law.” This circulation was in accordance with decision no. (17) of 2010, issued by Fathi Hamad, Interior Minister in the Government of Gaza on 09/02/2010. It stated “All government employees are prohibited from working in any job, whether paid or unpaid during or after working except only after obtaining prior permission from the organization. All public and private institutions, charities, civil organizations, shops, technical offices, and other professions shall not employ any government employee without prior permission from the head of the relevant governmental department, whether on a temporary or permanent operational program. If a violation is proven, it would be considered a breach of the regulations of licensing the associations and institutions. Accordingly, the employee violating the provisions of this decision is exposed to accountability and disciplinary penalties provided by law. This decision takes effect from the date of issuance and all competent authorities shall implement it.” On 11/07/2010, a decision was issued by the Interior and National Security Minister in the Government of Gaza. It stated, “All civilian employees shall affiliate with public charities and civil organizations or work as employees or members of the board of directors. Any board of directors of the above‐mentioned associations is not approved, if there is any of the conscientious staff among its members. All parties shall implement this decision, each in his own jurisdiction. This decision takes effect from the date of issuance and anything that contradicts this decision shall be cancelled.” The most significant violations of the right to form associations during 2010 and recorded by ICHR are as follows: