Summary
Seventeen international aid groups are asking the Israeli Supreme Court to let them continue working in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. The Israeli government plans to ban 37 aid groups from these areas starting March 1. The aid groups warn that this ban could have serious effects on the people who rely on their assistance for basic needs.
Key Facts
- Seventeen aid groups have petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to stay active in Gaza and other occupied territories.
- The Israeli government plans to ban 37 aid groups from Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem on March 1.
- Aid groups like Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders say the ban will impact people who need food, water, and healthcare.
- The aid organizations argue that complying with Israeli orders to share staff information could put workers at risk.
- The Israeli government notified aid groups in December 2025 that their work registrations had expired.
- Aid groups claim that stopping their work will lead to a humanitarian crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
- The United Nations reports that 133 NGO workers have died in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
