Israel restricts aid workers’ entry to Gaza NGOs face suspension amid access issues

Israel has blocked foreign medical and humanitarian staff from entering Gaza, demanding that international NGOs register their personnel with Israeli authorities under new rules. This decision affects 37 NGOs, which fear a looming humanitarian crisis as their operations are halted. Israeli officials claim the measures aim to prevent aid diversion by Palestinian armed groups, though NGOs argue that sharing staff data poses significant risks. Evidence for aid diversion remains sparse, with a US government analysis challenging Israel’s claims.

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