Israel barred more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli government announced Tuesday. The decision, reported on December 30, 2025, stemmed from the organizations' alleged failure to comply with new registration rules implemented by Israel.

According to Israeli officials, the new rules aimed to ensure transparency regarding the organizations' staff, funding, and operations. Israel accused some organizations, such as Doctors Without Borders, of employing individuals with ties to Hamas.

The suspension affected approximately 25 humanitarian organizations operating in both Gaza and the West Bank. The affected groups criticized the new rules as arbitrary and potentially endangering their staff and operations. These operations include vital services such as food distribution and healthcare.

The Associated Press reported the initial announcement from Jerusalem. The organizations maintain that the new requirements are overly burdensome and impede their ability to deliver critical aid to Palestinians in need. The situation remains tense, with the humanitarian groups seeking clarification and reconsideration of the ban, while Israel insists on adherence to its new regulations.