Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court over Gaza, West Bank work ban

Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt life-saving operations in war-torn Gaza, the occupied West Bank, and East Jerusalem starting on March 1. Seventeen international aid groups have petitioned Israel’s Supreme Court to allow them to continue their work, warning of devastating consequences for Palestinians if forced to stop. The aid agencies argue that complying with Israeli orders to provide personal details on Palestinian staff would compromise humanitarian neutrality and violate European data protection laws.

Want More Context? 🔎