Gaza aid collapse will cause “mass civilian harm” as Israel moves to ban 37 NGOs unless they hand over staff data and silence criticism

This analysis draws on a report by the Guardian and corroborating statements from humanitarian organisations, UN officials, and diplomats.

Israel’s ban on dozens of aid organisations working in Gaza will have catastrophic consequences for the delivery of life-saving services and will place Palestinian lives at immediate risk, diplomats, humanitarian workers and experts warn.

Thirty-seven NGOs active in Gaza are banned as of today unless they comply with new registration requirements, inclu…