Israel confirms ban on dozens of NGOs in Gaza despite international concern

In 2026, the situation in Gaza remains dire. Countries including Britain, Canada and France released a joint statement December 30 sounding the alarm on worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and urging action from Israel, who called the message was "false but unsurprising." Israel confirmed on January 1 it will enforce a ban on 37 NGOs providing humanitarian assistance in the Palestinian territory, with many fearing things will only get worse.