Inside the Doctors Without Borders Clinics That Israel Is Closing in Gaza

New York Times - WorldEN 7 min read 100% complete by Bilal Shbair, David M. Halbfinger, Aaron Boxerman and Saher AlghorraJanuary 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) clinics in Gaza face closure due to new Israeli regulations. Israel is demanding aid groups provide lists of Palestinian staff, claiming it's to prevent militant infiltration, citing a past instance where an MSF worker was allegedly involved with Palestinian Islamic Jihad. MSF refuses to comply, citing privacy laws and the inability to guarantee such information. Israel has given MSF until the end of February to leave Gaza and has already restricted supply deliveries. The closure would impact Gazans who rely on MSF for critical medical care, with patients stating there are no alternative options. MSF maintains they vet all new hires and would never knowingly hire a militant.

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European Union 30% Palestinian Islamic Jihad (P.I.J.) ×250% Aseel Hamada ×360% Gaza Strip ×270% Gaza City ×480% Israel ×590% Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, M.S.F.) ×10100%

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doctors without borders 100% gaza 90% israeli regulations 80% clinic closure 70% aid group 60% patient care 50% privacy laws 40% staff information 40%