Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 1, 2026 at 02:20 PM

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Israel is banning Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from operating in Gaza after the medical charity refused to provide a list of its staff. The Israeli government requested the list from 37 organizations, alleging some MSF employees have ties to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which MSF denies. MSF refused, citing concerns about staff safety and the lack of assurances regarding how the information would be used. Israel stated the decision was due to MSF's failure to comply with requirements applicable to all humanitarian organizations in the region. The ban is part of a broader move to revoke the licenses of several international NGOs in Gaza and the West Bank, a decision condemned by multiple countries who fear it will impact access to essential services.

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Norwegian Refugee Council 40% ActionAid 40% France 40% UK 40% Canada 40% Sam Rose 50% Islamic Jihad 50% Hamas 60% Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism 65% Gaza ×785% Israel ×790% Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ×795%

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