Overview
- Israel said permits for 37 international NGOs will lapse unless they accept new registration rules requiring detailed staff data and restrictions tied to certain public criticisms.
- The revocations immediately block the groups from importing supplies or sending international staff into Gaza, with remaining operations ordered to cease by March 1, 2026.
- UN Secretary‑General António Guterres urged a reversal of the decision, and foreign ministers from 10 countries called for predictable NGO access and fewer import limits.
- Key organizations listed include Médecins Sans Frontières, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, CARE and ActionAid; MSF rejects Israeli allegations cited to deny its license and highlights its central medical role.
- Some NGOs report long-running barriers to shipments, including a 10‑month block cited by the Norwegian Refugee Council, while Caritas Jerusalem says it will continue operating under its recognized ecclesiastical legal status.