Summary
Israel has decided to stop more than 24 aid organizations, including major groups like Doctors Without Borders, from working in Gaza. The decision is based on these groups not meeting new Israeli requirements regarding how they operate and share information. Israel contends that some of these organizations have not been clear about their staff roles and connections to Hamas.
Key Facts
- Israel plans to suspend over two dozen humanitarian groups in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders and the Norwegian Refugee Council.
- The organizations were suspended for not meeting new Israeli requirements on staff information and operations.
- Israel accused some aid workers of cooperating with Hamas, which the aid groups deny.
- Doctors Without Borders says it supports about 20% of hospital beds and one-third of births in Gaza.
- The suspension is affecting efforts to help displaced people in Gaza facing difficult conditions.
- Israel says 37 groups have not had their permits renewed to work in Gaza.
- Ten countries expressed concern about worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
- Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs disagrees with international criticism, insisting on the disarmament of Hamas.
