Overview
- Israeli authorities confirmed they are denying entry to Gaza for international personnel from 37 aid groups whose licenses were revoked or suspended under the new regime.
- Doctors Without Borders says it has been ordered to cease operations and withdraw international staff by the end of February after refusing to provide full staff lists.
- MSF, Médecins du Monde Suisse and the Danish Refugee Council reported this week that their foreign staff were turned back, and a U.N.-led body says approved groups can only cover a fraction of needs.
- Aid organizations report Israel is blocking or delaying key shelter items such as tents and tarpaulins as winter storms drive respiratory illness and other conditions, with babies suffering from severe cold.
- Israel cites anti-infiltration concerns and has accused MSF of grave misconduct, claims the groups dispute as violating humanitarian norms and privacy laws; Israel says the targeted NGOs represent under 1% of aid, a figure challenged by humanitarian actors.