Israel Threatens Aid Groups: Register or Stop Work in Gaza

The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has accused Israel of a "cynical and calculated attempt" to block humanitarian work in Gaza. The warning follows an Israeli order for all aid organizations to register with its authorities or cease operations. MSG says this new demand could completely stop its medical services in the Palestinian territories. The organization stated the registration rule seems designed to prevent groups from providing essential aid. Israel has not yet detailed the registration process or its requirements. Aid agencies are now waiting for official instructions. They fear the procedure could be used to delay or deny their life-saving work in Gaza, where the population relies heavily on international assistance. The United Nations and other major aid providers also face this directive. A widespread halt in operations would deepen the humanitarian crisis in the region.