Oxfam’s in the news after Israel temporarily halted its ban on aid groups in Gaza, including Oxfam, amid worsening humanitarian crises. Founded in 1942, it fights global poverty.
As of early 2026, Israel has intensified restrictions on humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, demanding detailed staff data and revoking licenses of 37 NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF). MSF controversially shared staff names with Israel to avoid expulsion, sparking criticism over risks to Palestinian workers amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Israel has temporarily halted the licenses of 37 aid organizations operating in Gaza, citing new registration rules aimed at security concerns. The aid groups argue the move risks a humanitarian crisis, and have appealed for a court order to delay the ban. The case remains under review as aid delivery continues in Gaza.
Israeli forces have carried out multiple strikes in Gaza, violating the ceasefire. Palestinian casualties have increased, with over 600 killed since October 2023. Israeli restrictions on aid and military operations are escalating, worsening humanitarian conditions amid ongoing conflict.
Israel's Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction allowing NGOs to continue operations in Gaza and the West Bank after their registration was revoked. The ruling responds to a petition from aid groups concerned about safety and operational restrictions amid ongoing tensions.