NGOs fear Israel registration rules risk collapse of Gaza aid operations
Summary
New Israeli registration rules may force international aid groups to stop working in Gaza and the West Bank. If these groups cannot register by December 31, they could be shut down, affecting vital services in these areas. Both the UN and aid groups are worried this could harm healthcare and other essential services.Key Facts
- Israel has introduced new registration rules for international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Gaza and the West Bank.
- INGOs must register by December 31 or face closure of their operations in Israel within 60 days.
- At this time, 14 out of about 100 applications have been rejected, and 21 have been approved.
- The rules allow rejections based on criteria such as denying Israel’s status as a Jewish state or supporting armed struggles against Israel.
- The Humanitarian Country Team warns that closing INGOs could significantly disrupt healthcare and other services in Gaza.
- INGOs currently manage many key health and sanitation services in Gaza, supporting critical emergency needs.
- There is concern that the closure of INGOs could put Palestinian lives at risk, especially with an approaching winter.
- Israel’s ministry believes the new rules should not affect aid delivery, claiming that INGOs were given enough time to register.
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