Israeli rights groups condemn NGO deregistration
Nineteen Israeli human rights organisations have condemned an Israeli government decision to deregister dozens of international humanitarian groups operating in the occupied Palestinian territory.
The groups, united under The Platform coalition, issued a joint statement on Wednesday criticising measures that restrict access to life-saving assistance in Gaza and the West Bank.
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The deregistration of 37 NGOs comes as humanitarian access has been severely constrained since October 2023, with essential aid including food, medicine and hygiene items delayed or denied.
“The new registration framework violates core humanitarian principles of independence and neutrality,” the statement said, adding that it “weaponizes bureaucracy” and “institutionalizes barriers” forcing vital organisations to suspend operations.
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