Summary
An Israeli court has temporarily paused a plan to stop international aid groups from working in Palestinian territories like Gaza and the West Bank. These organizations were facing a deadline to comply with new rules set by Israel or end their operations. The aid groups argue that the rules could negatively affect their ability to help people in need.
Key Facts
- Israel's High Court stopped, for now, a ban on aid groups working in Palestinian areas.
- Over 37 international aid organizations were told to follow new rules or stop working by March 1.
- Most people in Gaza depend on aid for basic needs like food, medical care, and water.
- Israeli settlement growth and violence have displaced many Palestinians in the West Bank.
- The Israeli government says the new rules are for security reasons but aid groups dispute this.
- Aid groups are concerned the new rules violate international humanitarian practices and privacy laws.
- The Israeli government has banned the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from working in Israel.
