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Israel cites security and registration rule violations for license revocations affecting 37 aid groups, though fewer than 15% of humanitarian organisations are impacted, officials said.
- The Government of Israel said it will revoke the licences of 37 aid groups in Gaza and the occupied West Bank starting Jan. 1, 2026, requiring them to cease activities by Mar. 1.
- The new registration system introduced in Mar. 2025 stipulates aid groups must provide complete, verifiable staff information, and bars groups for political tests like boycotts or denying the October 7 attack, Israel says.
- Among those named, major INGOs include ActionAid, the International Rescue Committee, Norwegian Refugee Council, CARE, Medico International and Medical Aid for Palestinians, with 15% failing to provide complete employee information.
- Foreign ministers from 10 countries warned the closures would severely reduce access to healthcare, while Israel insists humanitarian aid will continue via UN agencies and bilateral partners despite affecting 20% of Gaza's hospital beds.
- With the deadline set for Jan. 1, 2026, the organisations can appeal but must cease activities by Mar. 1, while UN-backed experts report 100,000 people remain in 'catastrophic conditions'.
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Israel wants to ban aid organizations operating in the Gaza Strip if they violate a new registration requirement.
The Netanyahu Government announced the cancellation of licences to 37 humanitarian organizations, vital to a civilian population dependent on aid in Gaza.
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