Summary
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has decided not to share the personal details of its staff with Israeli authorities due to safety concerns and a lack of assurance on the use of such information. Israel had requested this information from aid organizations as part of new "security and transparency standards." MSF's decision follows criticism after initially saying it might share some names under strict conditions.
Key Facts
- MSF, an aid organization, will not provide Israeli authorities with details of its staff in Gaza and other Palestinian areas.
- The decision comes after Israel demanded detailed staff information from several aid groups last year.
- Critics warn that sharing this information could endanger aid workers.
- More than 1,700 health workers have died in Gaza since October 2023, including 15 from MSF.
- Israel recently revoked licenses of 37 aid organizations for not complying with its new requirements.
- MSF initially considered sharing a limited list of names under specific conditions but could not secure necessary safety assurances.
- Israel's rules require organizations to submit sensitive data like passport copies and family details.
- Humanitarian groups fear misuse of the data could lead to targeting of aid workers.
