Israel says it will ban MSF from operating in Gaza

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 1, 2026 at 06:00 PM

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Israel announced it will ban Doctors Without Borders (MSF) from operating in Gaza, effective February 28, 2026. The decision stems from MSF's failure to provide a list of its Palestinian staff to Israeli authorities, a requirement for all humanitarian organizations working in the region. Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism stated that MSF initially agreed to share the list but later refused, citing concerns for staff safety and a lack of clarity on how the information would be used. The ministry previously alleged links between MSF employees and Palestinian groups, which MSF denies. The ban will further limit life-saving assistance to Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

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Key Player Opposition Context

UNRWA 30% East Jerusalem 30% West Bank 35% UN 40% Islamic Jihad 55% Hamas 60% Palestinians ×270% Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism ×475% Gaza Strip ×485% Israel ×690% Doctors Without Borders (MSF) ×995%

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msf 100% gaza strip 90% ngo ban 80% staff list 70% humanitarian operations 70% palestinian employees 60% aid organizations 60% humanitarian aid 50% life-saving assistance 50% israeli authorities 40%