Israel says it will ban MSF from operating in Gaza

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.

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.