UN Chief Demands Israel Reverse Gaza Aid NGO Ban Amid Humanitarian Crisis

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Firstpost•03-01-2026, 05:36
UN Chief Demands Israel Reverse Gaza Aid NGO Ban Amid Humanitarian Crisis
- •UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged Israel to lift its ban on 37 foreign humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza.
- •Guterres expressed "deep concern," warning the ban undermines fragile ceasefire progress and worsens the humanitarian situation.
- •Israel suspended NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), for refusing to share Palestinian employee lists, citing security.
- •NGOs argue Israel's requirement violates international humanitarian law and compromises their operational independence.
- •The ban impacts 1.5 million displaced residents in Gaza, where 80% of buildings are destroyed, amidst a fragile ceasefire.
Why It Matters: UN Chief urges Israel to lift the ban on aid NGOs in Gaza, warning of worsening humanitarian crisis.
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