JEDDAH, December 31, 2025 (WAFA) — The Secretariat General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Wednesday the Israeli decision to prevent 37 international non-governmental organizations working in humanitarian and health fields from operating in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in the Gaza Strip. 

The OIC stressed that these organizations play a vital and irreplaceable role in alleviating humanitarian suffering in Gaza.

In a statement, the OIC warned of the severe consequences of this arbitrary Israeli measure, noting that it will further exacerbate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza by blocking sufficient humanitarian and medical aid from reaching the territory.

The organization explained that Israel’s decision is illegal and constitutes a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, including the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion obliging Israel to facilitate the work of international and humanitarian organizations and ensure unrestricted delivery of aid to Gaza.

The OIC called on the international community to take necessary measures, exert effective pressure on Israeli authorities to reverse the decision, and guarantee the protection of humanitarian workers while ensuring the freedom of NGOs to operate without restrictions throughout the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza.

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