Gaza/Tel Aviv(The COW News Digital) Israel has decided to halt the operations of the international medical aid organization Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) in the Gaza Strip, a move that has sparked concern among humanitarian groups over the growing restrictions on aid delivery in the war-hit territory.
Israeli authorities said the decision was taken after Doctors Without Borders failed to provide a complete list of its local staff working in Gaza. Officials stated that all international and humanitarian organizations operating in the region are required to submit detailed information about their personnel as part of security and regulatory procedures.
According to Israeli officials, MSF’s inability to comply with this requirement has led to the suspension of its humanitarian activities. They added that aid organizations must meet Israeli conditions in order to continue operating in areas under its control, citing security concerns amid the ongoing conflict.
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The move effectively threatens to end MSF’s medical and humanitarian work in Gaza, where the organization has been providing emergency healthcare, surgical services, and support to hospitals overwhelmed by months of fighting. Gaza’s health system has been severely strained, with shortages of medicines, medical equipment, and staff reported across the territory.
In response, Doctors Without Borders strongly rejected Israel’s justification, calling the decision an excuse to further obstruct humanitarian assistance to Gaza’s civilian population. In a statement, the organization said the Israeli action was aimed at blocking life-saving aid and undermining independent humanitarian work.
MSF warned that Israel is forcing humanitarian organizations into an “impossible choice” between complying with demands that could endanger staff or losing access to populations in desperate need of assistance. The group stressed that maintaining the neutrality, independence, and safety of its local employees is a core principle of its operations worldwide.
Human rights and aid organizations have repeatedly raised alarm over increasing restrictions on humanitarian access to Gaza. They argue that limiting the work of international medical groups will worsen the already dire humanitarian situation, particularly for wounded civilians, children, and the elderly.
Observers say the decision could further strain Israel’s relations with international humanitarian actors, many of whom have called for unhindered access to Gaza in line with international humanitarian law. Aid agencies warn that without the presence of organizations like MSF, the capacity to respond to medical emergencies in Gaza will be severely reduced.
As fighting and ceasefire violations continue to be reported, the future of humanitarian operations in Gaza remains uncertain. International pressure is expected to mount on Israel to reconsider measures that restrict aid delivery and ensure the protection of civilians caught in the conflict.
