Summary
Oxfam refuses to give Israel the personal details of its Palestinian staff working in Gaza due to their ongoing humanitarian work amid conflict. Israel required NGOs, including Oxfam, to provide detailed information about their staff, which Oxfam has declined, citing concerns over safety and humanitarian principles. The situation has resulted in the withdrawal of licenses for multiple aid groups in the region.
Key Facts
- Oxfam decided not to give Israel personal data about its Palestinian staff in Gaza, citing safety and humanitarian reasons.
- Israel has demanded detailed information from NGOs about their workers in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem.
- Israel withdrew the licenses of 37 aid groups, including Oxfam and the Norwegian Refugee Council, for not meeting "security and transparency standards."
- Over 500 humanitarian workers have been reported killed since October 7, 2023.
- Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs wants NGOs to give details such as passport copies and names of family members.
- Doctors Without Borders (MSF) agreed to a limited sharing of staff information, prioritizing safety.
- The Palestinian NGOs Network criticized those complying with Israel’s demands, calling it a violation of international humanitarian law.
- Israel claims that 23 organizations have agreed to these registration rules.
