Israel has approved a controversial plan to restrict the operations of international humanitarian organisations in the Palestinian territories, drawing widespread criticism. According to *The Washington Post*, the new regulations aim to limit the activities of these groups, particularly those suspected of supporting boycotts against Israel.  

Under the measures, organisations must disclose detailed information about their activities and personnel, including the names and identification numbers of Palestinian employees. Lawyers and human rights advocates warn this could endanger local staff and compromise the neutrality of humanitarian work. Groups found to endorse boycotts risk losing their licenses or facing other penalties.  

Aid organisations in the West Bank and Gaza have raised alarms, stating the rules could severely disrupt their operations, forcing them to halt critical services. Millions of Palestinians rely on these groups for food, healthcare, and education, making the potential consequences devastating.  

“Requiring sensitive data about our employees violates privacy and puts them at risk,” said one representative. “This is an attempt to intimidate us and our partners.”  

The crackdown also targets UNRWA, the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees. In January, Israel suspended UNRWA’s activities, following a 2024 law banning its operations in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. UNRWA has provided essential services to six million refugees for over 70 years, and its exclusion leaves a critical gap in aid.  

Legal experts warn Israel’s actions set a dangerous global precedent, equating advocacy for international law with hostility. “This is an assault on humanitarian principles,” said an international law specialist.  

As tensions rise, calls for international intervention grow. Humanitarian groups and governments urge restraint, stressing the need to protect aid delivery in conflict zones. Without action, the new regulations risk deepening suffering and undermining prospects for peace in the region.