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Israel Suspends NGOs Over Vetting Disputes, Critics Alarmed

12/30/2025

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Israel will suspend over two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, starting January 1, for noncompliance with vetting rules.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs accuses them of failing to share staff and funding data.
Critics call the regulations arbitrary and risk staff safety.
COGAT states these organizations contribute less than 1% of total Gaza aid.
Non-governmental organizations have raised concerns about data use and exploitation by militant groups.

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Story summary

Israel will suspend over two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, starting January 1, for noncompliance with vetting rules.
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs accuses them of failing to share staff and funding data.
Critics call the regulations arbitrary and risk staff safety.
COGAT states these organizations contribute less than 1% of total Gaza aid.
Non-governmental organizations have raised concerns about data use and exploitation by militant groups.