The organizations, in a letter signed by prominent bodies such as Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders, explained that the Israeli authorities have rejected requests from dozens of these organizations to deliver life-saving supplies, claiming they are “not authorized to deliver aid,” according to British media. In March, a new set of rules was introduced, requiring foreign NGOs working with Palestinians to register under a new legal framework, with mechanisms to reject their applications or cancel their registration. This decision raises concerns about restricting the work of humanitarian organizations at a time when the need for aid in Gaza is increasing. The organizations signing the statement call for a review of these restrictions and ensuring the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to meet the urgent needs of the strip’s residents.
Kaja Kallas, the foreign policy official, expressed her deep concern last Tuesday about the new restrictions imposed by Israel on the work of NGOs in Gaza. Kallas urged the Israeli authorities to allow all humanitarian aid shipments provided by international NGOs to pass through and to remove any obstacles hindering the work of essential humanitarian entities, to ensure that support reaches those in need in the strip.
On Monday, Kallas wrote on the platform “X”: “If a military solution were possible, the war would have already ended,” calling for an immediate ceasefire and the release of the remaining hostages. Kallas stated that “the European Union’s priorities remain to provide humanitarian support and ensure aid reaches NGOs, urging Israel to allow more aid trucks into Gaza and improve their distribution.”
