Israel Orders Doctors Without Borders to Exit Gaza After 25 Years

The Israeli government has ordered the medical charity Doctors Without Borders to leave the Gaza Strip. The directive follows what the organization describes as a government-led "smear campaign" against its work. Doctors Without Borders, known internationally by its French name Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has provided critical healthcare in Gaza for 25 years. The group offers surgical care, trauma treatment, and other lifesaving services. A statement from the organization said the Israeli order came after officials made repeated public accusations against its staff. MSF denies the allegations, calling them part of a coordinated effort to discredit its humanitarian mission. The Israeli government has not yet publicly detailed the specific reasons for the expulsion order. The move threatens to further reduce the availability of medical care in the territory, where hospitals are already overwhelmed. MSF says it is assessing the situation and its potential impact on patients.