GENEVA: Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres said on Friday it will not submit lists of staff demanded by Israel to maintain access to Gaza and the West Bank, saying it had not been able to obtain assurances over the safety of its teams. MSF, which supports and helps staff hospitals in Gaza, is one of 37 international organizations that Israel ordered this month to stop work in the Palestinian territories unless they meet new rules including providing employee details.

The UK-founded charity will not adhere to Israel's demand as observers fear data could be used to target aid workers.

The Group Is One of 37 International Organizations That Israel Ordered to Stop Work in the Palestinian Territories Unless They Meet New Rules, Including Providing Employee…