Summary
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) agreed to share some personal details of its staff with Israeli authorities. This decision came after Israel set rules requiring aid organizations to provide detailed information in order to continue operating in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. Critics worry that this move could endanger humanitarian workers in these areas.
Key Facts
- Doctors Without Borders (MSF) will share personal information about some staff with Israeli authorities.
- Israel requires aid groups to provide detailed staff information to continue working in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
- The information includes staff passports, CVs, and family member details.
- Israel withdrew the licenses of 37 aid groups on January 1 for not meeting new standards.
- Critics warn the information might be used to target humanitarian workers.
- MSF stated it faced pressure to either comply or stop operations.
- Critics claim Israel has previously accused aid groups of collaborating with Palestinian militant groups without providing evidence.
