Archive · 30 Jan 2026
MSF Refuses to Share Staff Details with Israel
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a medical charity that helps people in places where there is a lot of fighting or sickness.
They work in Gaza and the West Bank, which are places where there has been a lot of conflict.
The government of Israel asked MSF and other aid groups to give them lists of their staff members.
MSF said no because they are worried that giving this information could put their workers in danger.
They also said they couldn't get the promises they needed from the Israeli government to keep their workers safe.
If MSF is not allowed to work in these places, it could make the situation even worse for people who need help.
MSF refuses to provide staff details to Israel due to safety concerns.
Israel demands staff lists from 37 international organizations to continue operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
MSF previously offered to share partial staff lists under certain conditions but could not obtain necessary assurances.
MSF warns of a devastating impact on humanitarian services if banned from operating in the region.
Israel claims registrations are to prevent aid diversion by Palestinian armed groups, a claim disputed by aid agencies.
- Who
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and 36 other international organizations
- What
- MSF's refusal to provide staff details to Israel
- When
- January 30, 2024
- Where
- Gaza and the West Bank
- Why
- Safety concerns for aid workers and lack of assurances from Israeli authorities
- Organization
- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- Demand
- Israel requested staff details from aid groups
- Reason for Refusal
- Safety concerns for aid workers
- Number of Affected Organizations
- 37
- Impact
- Potential ban from operating in Gaza and West Bank
- Israel's Stance
- Registration to prevent aid diversion by armed groups
- Aid Agencies' Response
- Dispute substantial aid diversion claims