Oxfam refuses to provide Israel with details of Palestinian staff in Gaza

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Anealla SafdarJanuary 28, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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Oxfam is refusing to provide Israel with personal details of its Palestinian staff in Gaza. This refusal comes after Israel demanded detailed information from NGOs operating in Palestinian territories, including staff data, operations, and funding. Israel withdrew the licenses of 37 aid groups, including Oxfam, on January 1, 2026, citing non-compliance with new "security and transparency standards." Oxfam argues that sharing sensitive data would violate humanitarian principles and duty of care, especially given the deaths of over 500 aid workers since October 7, 2023. Oxfam is urging Israel to halt deregistration proceedings and is calling on donor governments to intervene. Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs requires passport copies, resumes, and family member information, and will reject organizations suspected of inciting racism or supporting terrorism.

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Al Jazeera 30% Norwegian Refugee Council 40% Ministry for Diaspora Affairs 40% International Rescue Committee 40% East Jerusalem 50% West Bank 50% Palestinians ×370% Gaza Strip ×280% Oxfam ×690% Israel ×990%

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oxfam 100% humanitarian aid 90% palestinian staff 90% israel 90% gaza 80% data protection 70% ngos 70% aid workers killed 70% humanitarian principles 60% security standards 50%