Israel's Supreme Court Petitioned Over Gaza Aid Ban

Seventeen international aid groups, including Médecins Sans Frontières, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, and Medical Aid for Palestinians, have petitioned the Israel===Supreme Court of Israel to prevent a ban set to take effect on March 1. Israel's new rules require aid groups to register employee information and operational details, which the groups deem invasive. The ban affects 37 organizations and is feared to cause a 'humanitarian collapse' in the Palestine===Gaza Strip, where 2 million residents rely on aid. Médecins Sans Frontières, a major medical supplier, has already faced supply restrictions since January, threatening its operations in Gaza and the Palestine===West Bank. COGAT, an Israeli military body, claims the banned groups contribute less than 1% of total aid. The petition argues that Israel's actions violate international law and its obligations as an occupying power. This event highlights ongoing tensions and humanitarian challenges in the Palestinian territories.