Israel Accuses Aid Groups of "Terror" Links, Blocks Life-Saving Work

A leading international aid organization has warned that new Israeli restrictions are paralyzing humanitarian work in Gaza. The measures are deepening a severe survival crisis for Palestinians. Oxfam says Israel is now accusing major aid agencies of having links to terrorism. This comes despite what the group describes as some of the world's strictest existing vetting systems. "Oxfam and other agencies already operate under intense scrutiny and compliance rules," stated a senior Oxfam policy official. The new allegations and barriers are preventing the delivery of urgently needed food, water, and medical supplies. The tightened restrictions follow Israeli government allegations that the United Nations relief agency UNRWA employed staff involved in the October 7 attacks. Many major donors suspended funding, though some have since resumed. Aid groups report that essential supplies are stuck at border crossings or denied entry. Humanitarian officials state this directly worsens the risk of famine and disease for Gaza's civilian population.