Onsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 14, 2026 at 11:08 PM

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) suspended some operations at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, on January 20, 2026, due to security concerns. The medical charity cited the presence of armed men inside the hospital, posing serious threats to staff and patients. MSF reported instances of intimidation, arbitrary arrests, and suspected movement of weapons, raising concerns about the hospital's neutrality and security. While continuing to support critical inpatient and surgical services, MSF has halted support for pediatrics, maternity wards, and outpatient consultations. The organization expressed concern to relevant authorities, emphasizing that hospitals must remain neutral civilian spaces. This suspension follows Israel's recent ban on MSF operations in Gaza and amidst ongoing concerns about attacks on healthcare facilities and the detention of Palestinian medical workers.

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Under the suspension, MSF will end support to the paediatrics and maternity wards.

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Non-essential work at the hospital was halted on January 20 due to security concerns.

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MSF suspended some operations at Nasser Hospital due to armed men posing security threats.

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MSF teams reported armed men, intimidation, arbitrary arrests of patients, and suspicion of weapons movement.

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Israel continues to hold captive 95 Palestinian doctors and medical workers.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Palestine 40% Khan Younis 50% Nasser Hospital ×280% Israel ×380% Doctors Without Borders (MSF) ×490% Gaza Strip ×490%

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msf 100% gaza 90% nasser hospital 90% armed men 80% security threats 70% hospital neutrality 70% medical care 60% suspension of operations 60% health infrastructure 50% khan younis 40%