Israel plans to restrict operations of dozens of aid organizations in Gaza

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Israel has announced plans to suspend operations of over two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and Oxfam, for failing to meet new requirements. The decision, set to take effect on Thursday, comes as European countries have expressed concerns about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

According to Israeli authorities, the organizations did not provide adequate information on their staffs, funding, and operations. MSF, which operates a significant medical presence in Gaza, has denied allegations that some of its staff members cooperated with Hamas.

The Norwegian Refugee Council, CARE International, the International Rescue Committee, and divisions of major charities such as Oxfam and Caritas are among the organizations affected by the ban. Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli stated that “humanitarian assistance is welcome, but the exploitation of humanitarian frameworks for terrorism is not.”

International organizations have expressed concerns about the arbitrary nature of Israel’s rules. The Palestine NGOs Network has described the decision as part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

At least 10 countries, including Britain, Canada, and Norway, have issued a joint statement expressing “serious concerns” about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. They noted that 1.3 million people require urgent shelter support, while more than half of health facilities are only partially functional due to shortages of medical equipment and supplies.

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the joint statement, calling it “false but unsurprising.” The ministry claims that Israel is upholding its aid commitments, despite humanitarian groups disputing the numbers.

Source: Al Jazeera