Shafaqna English- Restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities, set to come into force on 1 January 2026, threaten the ability of the medical organisation and others to operate in Gaza, Doctors without Borders (MSF) said on Monday (22 Dec 2025).
MSF warned that Gaza could be cut off from vital medical services that only the organisation is currently able to provide, after Israel’s war devastated the territory’s healthcare system.
“MSF teams are trying to expand activities and support Gaza’s shattered health system; in 2025 alone, we carried out almost 800,000 outpatient consultations and handled more than 100,000 trauma cases,” Pascale Coissard, MSF’s Emergency Coordinator for Gaza said.
“If we obtain registration, we plan to continue strengthening our activities in 2026,” he added. “If MSF loses its access to Gaza in 2026, due to the Israeli authorities, a large portion of people in Gaza will lose access to critical medical care, water, and lifesaving support,” MSF said.
Source: The New Arab