News|Israel-Palestine conflictMSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authoritiesMedical charity says will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff in Palestinian territory.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced it will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff operating in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. This decision is due to concerns regarding staff safety and insufficient…
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced it will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff operating in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. This decision is due to concerns regarding staff safety and insufficient assurances on the use of the information.
The organization initially indicated a willingness to share staff names under strict conditions. However, after failing to secure the necessary guarantees from Israeli authorities, MSF has decided against sharing any data under current circumstances, citing risks to worker safety.
On January 1, Israel revoked the licenses of 37 aid organizations, including MSF, the Norwegian Refugee Council, the International Rescue Committee, and Oxfam, citing non-compliance with new security and transparency standards. These regulations require organizations to submit sensitive information such as passport copies, CVs, and family member names.
MSF has engaged with Israeli authorities for months but concluded that it cannot safely comply with these demands. The organization requested assurances that the information would be used solely for administrative purposes and not compromise staff safety. However, concrete assurances were not obtained.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced it will not provide Israeli authorities with personal details of its staff operating in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories.
Humanitarian organizations express concerns that such data could endanger aid workers in Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. Israel has accused MSF of employing individuals associated with Palestinian armed groups, though no evidence has been provided. Similar accusations have been made against United Nations agencies and other humanitarian groups.
MSF provides medical services in Gaza and the West Bank, offering emergency and critical care. The organization warns that expulsion from these areas would have a severe impact, as Palestinians face harsh winter conditions and urgent humanitarian needs. The health system in Gaza is described as nearly non-functional, with a lack of specialized care such as burn treatment.
In 2025, MSF reported providing 800,000 consultations, assisting in one-third of births, and supporting one in five hospital beds. The organization remains open to dialogue with Israeli authorities to continue its essential medical operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
