Aid organizations working in Gaza, including Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), have reported significant obstacles in delivering much-needed supplies and personnel into the city since January due to Israeli-imposed restrictions. These restrictions stem from new regulations requiring NGOs to register staff information and funding details with Israeli authorities. This has raised serious concerns about the safety of their staff, who fear being targeted if their identities become known.

Despite a temporary court ruling that blocks Israel's decision to ban 37 aid organizations from operating in Gaza, the situation on the ground remains dire. Tom Roth, the executive director of MSF for New Zealand and Australia, emphasized that no access for aid personnel or supplies has been available since January. He described the conditions in Gaza as