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Doctors Without Borders Halts Operations Amid Gaza Security Concerns

2/16/2026

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) suspended non-critical medical operations at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, citing security concerns after armed men were seen inside.
MSF said intimidation, patient arrests, and suspected weapons movement prompted the suspension, which began on January 20.
The Hamas-run Interior Ministry pledged to prevent armed presence in hospitals and pursue violators, while Nasser Hospital rejected MSF’s allegations, saying armed individuals were civilian police maintaining safety.

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF) suspended non-critical medical operations at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, citing security concerns after armed men were seen inside.
MSF said intimidation, patient arrests, and suspected weapons movement prompted the suspension, which began on January 20.
The Hamas-run Interior Ministry pledged to prevent armed presence in hospitals and pursue violators, while Nasser Hospital rejected MSF’s allegations, saying armed individuals were civilian police maintaining safety.