Israel has announced a 36-hour deadline for dozens of humanitarian organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières and ActionAid, to cease operations in Gaza for failing to provide personal data on their staff. Officials claim the new registration requirements are necessary to prevent links to terrorism, but NGOs argue the demands violate data protection laws and jeopardize staff safety. The move comes as foreign ministers from 10 nations, including Britain and Canada, warn of a “catastrophic” humanitarian situation exacerbated by severe winter storms and collapsed infrastructure. Despite international pressure, Israel maintains that the ban will not significantly impact aid volumes, while aid groups fear a further dismantling of the territory’s fragile support system.
Date: December 30, 2025. Source: theguardian.com