Overview
- Israel's Diaspora Ministry says it has revoked licences for 37 international NGOs to operate in Gaza from early January, naming Médecins Sans Frontières among those affected.
- Officials cite violations of new vetting and registration rules, including unresolved questions about staff accused of ties to Hamas and other militants.
- Israel argues the targeted groups provide only a small share of total assistance, while MSF describes itself as one of Gaza's largest medical providers.
- Foreign ministers from ten countries call the situation catastrophic and urge Israel to allow sustainable, predictable NGO operations and to open border crossings for aid.
- UN and government assessments cite more than 80% of buildings damaged, over half of health facilities only partly functional, worsening winter conditions, and key routes such as Rafah still closed or heavily restricted.