Israel says it 'will enforce' ban on 37 NGOs in GazaListen to this articleHumanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip, where Israel will ban 37 NGOs from operating, remain dire despite the ceasefire. (Photo: AFP)JERUSALEM - Israel said on Thursday that 37 international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in Gaza had not complied with a deadline to meet "security and transparency standards," in particular disclosing information on their Palestinian staff, and that it "will enforce" a ban on their activities. Several NGOS have said the requirements contravene international humanitarian law or endanger their independence, while Israel has faced international criticism in the run-up to the deadline. Israel says the new regulation aims to prevent bodies it accuses of supporting terrorism from operating in the Palestinian territories. The 37 NGOs "were formally notified that their licenses would be revoked as of Jan 1, 2026, and that they must complete the cessation of their activities by March 1, 2026," the ministry said Thursday.

Source: Bangkok Post January 01, 2026 14:06 UTC