“Amid ongoing humanitarian catastrophe, MSF will stay in the OPT for as long as possible, doing as much as we can." Humanitarian needs are catastrophic as Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank endure ongoing violence and deprivation. Lifesaving aid must be increased, not blocked Reducing assistance and deregistering organisations is already costing lives through staff and supply shortages and risks further disrupting Ministry of Health services. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)’s programmes are essential, and forcing us to leave at this moment would be devastating, removing care for patients and witnesses in a context where international media are barred and Palestinian journalists continue to be killed. We call for unhindered, independent humanitarian access: Israel has a legal and moral responsibility as the occupying power to facilitate humanitarian aid. Third states must use all available leverage, economic, security, legal to further pressure Israel to facilitate access and increase protection. Read our statement: msfsouthasia.org/palestine-huge… #HumanitarianAid #MSF #Palestine #Gaza #HumanRights
