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MSF Halts Operations at Gaza Hospital Amid Security Fears

2/20/2026

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) suspended non-critical operations at Nasser Hospital in Gaza due to security concerns and armed gunmen.
MSF reported increase in armed individuals since October 2025 ceasefire, citing intimidation and weapon movement.
Hospital staff including Dr. Muhammad Saqr deny MSF's claims, saying Nasser operates solely as a humanitarian facility.
The Israel Defense Forces claim intelligence that hospitals are used by Hamas.
MSF plans to evacuate its foreign staff by March 1.

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) suspended non-critical operations at Nasser Hospital in Gaza due to security concerns and armed gunmen.
MSF reported increase in armed individuals since October 2025 ceasefire, citing intimidation and weapon movement.
Hospital staff including Dr. Muhammad Saqr deny MSF's claims, saying Nasser operates solely as a humanitarian facility.
The Israel Defense Forces claim intelligence that hospitals are used by Hamas.
MSF plans to evacuate its foreign staff by March 1.