In a statement, Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism said the move was part of a decision to strengthen and update regulations governing the work of international non government organisations in the Palestinian territory.
The ministry said humanitarian organisations that do not meet security and transparency requirements would have their licences suspended.
When contacted, Doctors Without Borders, also known as MSF, said it would never knowingly employ people involved in military activity, as this would endanger both its staff and patients. The organisation added that it remains in contact with Israeli authorities and has not yet received a final decision regarding its re registration.
Several aid groups told AFP that the new rules could severely disrupt humanitarian operations in Gaza. Aid organisations have repeatedly warned that the flow of assistance into the territory remains insufficient.
Although the October 10 ceasefire agreement provided for 600 aid trucks to enter Gaza daily, humanitarian groups and the United Nations say that only between 100 and 300 trucks carrying aid are currently entering the territory.
