Palestinian NGOs say Israel's ban on aid groups threatens lives in Gaza

The Palestinian NGO Network on Wednesday said that Israel's decision to ban humanitarian organisations from working inside Gaza threatens the lives of Palestinians.

Israel on Wednesday informed more than three dozen international organisations operating in Palestine that they must close their offices and cease their activities. 

The organisations include Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the Norwegian Refugee Council, Care International, the International Rescue Committee, and divisions of major charities such as Oxfam and Caritas.

Israel has accused MSF staff of cooperating with Hamas. The organisation denied Israel’s accusations. International organisations have called Israel’s rules arbitrary.