The delivery of Gaza aid faces a significant setback after Israeli authorities announced the termination of all operations by the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in the territory.
In a statement on Sunday, MSF described Israel’s decision as a “pretext to obstruct humanitarian assistance.” The organization warned that Israeli authorities are compelling humanitarian groups to make an “impossible choice between exposing staff to risk or interrupting critical medical care for people in desperate need.”
Israeli officials cited MSF’s failure to provide a requested list of its Palestinian staff as the reason for halting its humanitarian work.
In a separate development on Monday, an Israeli security official confirmed that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is now fully open for residents to both enter and exit. The reopening follows the arrival of the European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) teams.
The critical flow of Gaza aid is facing new obstacles as Israeli authorities have ordered the termination of operations for Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The medical charity has condemned the decision, labeling it a “pretext” designed to obstruct humanitarian assistance in the war-torn territory. According to Israel, the move was prompted by MSF’s failure to provide a list of its Palestinian staff. MSF stated this forces humanitarian groups into an impossible choice between staff safety and providing essential medical care.
These challenges to Gaza aid delivery contrast with developments at the Rafah border crossing. An Israeli security official confirmed that the crossing with Egypt is now fully open for both entry and exit of residents. The reopening was facilitated by the presence of the European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) teams, marking a significant change in movement for people in the region.
According to multiple media sources.
