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MSF Threatens Gaza Exit Amid Israel's Humanitarian Ban

1/3/2026

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced on January 3, 2026 that it may cease operations in Gaza by March 2026 if Israel lifts its ban on 37 humanitarian organizations.
Israel imposed the ban, citing security concerns over lack of employee information, MSF calls it a "scandalous intrusion."
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel to reverse the decision, expressing deep concern.
MSF employs around 40 international and 800 Palestinian staff.

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced on January 3, 2026 that it may cease operations in Gaza by March 2026 if Israel lifts its ban on 37 humanitarian organizations.
Israel imposed the ban, citing security concerns over lack of employee information, MSF calls it a "scandalous intrusion."
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel to reverse the decision, expressing deep concern.
MSF employs around 40 international and 800 Palestinian staff.