Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026, including Doctors Without Borders
Summary
Israel announced it will stop over 25 humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, from working in Gaza starting January 2026. These organizations did not meet Israel's new rules for sharing information about their staff, funding, and operations. The changes come amid disputes over aid levels going into the region.Key Facts
- Israel will halt the operations of more than 25 humanitarian groups in Gaza from January 2026.
- Doctors Without Borders is one of the organizations affected by this decision.
- Israel requires these organizations to share details about their staff, finances, and other activities.
- Israel accuses some staff of cooperating with Hamas, a group it considers militant.
- Around 15% of all NGOs in Gaza will be impacted by this rule change.
- Humanitarian groups argue Israel's new rules could put their staff at risk.
- There is ongoing disagreement between Israel and aid groups about the amount of aid reaching Gaza.
- Gaza is a heavily affected area, with over 2 million people living there.
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