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MSF Refuses Israel's Staff List Request, Citing Safety

1/30/2026

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) declined Israel's request for staff lists to maintain operations in Gaza and the West Bank, citing safety concerns.
Israel's new regulations affecting 37 international organizations could jeopardize aid efforts, MSF says.
The Israeli ministry accused Hamas of pressuring MSF but provided no evidence.
MSF previously offered to share partial staff lists under strict conditions.
MSF warned that a ban on operations could severely impact humanitarian services.

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) declined Israel's request for staff lists to maintain operations in Gaza and the West Bank, citing safety concerns.
Israel's new regulations affecting 37 international organizations could jeopardize aid efforts, MSF says.
The Israeli ministry accused Hamas of pressuring MSF but provided no evidence.
MSF previously offered to share partial staff lists under strict conditions.
MSF warned that a ban on operations could severely impact humanitarian services.