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Doctors Without Borders Condemns Israel's Gaza Blockade, Citing March 2 Order and Aid Crossing Closures

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 08:02 PM

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has strongly condemned Israel's blockade of Gaza, which has halted the entry of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and electricity into the territory. MSF described the blockade as a form of collective punishment and called on Israeli authorities to cease using humanitarian aid as a bargaining tool in ceasefire negotiations. The organization highlighted the dire impact of the blockade, including the shutdown of Gaza's desalination plants, severe shortages of water, electricity, and medical supplies, and the closure of the Karem Abu Salem crossing. MSF stated that the blockade is depriving over two million Palestinians of basic services and critical resources. MSF noted that its last delivery to Gaza occurred on February 27 and warned that the water supply has dropped to 2.5 million liters per day due to the shutdown of desalination plants. The group also criticized bureaucratic obstacles imposed by Israeli authorities that hinder the timely delivery of essential supplies, even when approved. Myriam Laaroussi, MSF's emergency coordinator, described the situation as 'outrageous' and called for Israel to respect international humanitarian law and fulfill its responsibilities as an occupying power. The blockade follows a March 2 order by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt all aid shipments into Gaza.

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The New Arab

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MSF slams Israel for using aid in Gaza as a 'bargaining chip' after authorities cut off relief and electricity into Strip https://t.co/jYtQ6UJ39M

Medea Benjamin

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Israel has once again cut off all entry of goods into Gaza as well as the electricity. We spoke with Dr. Mohamed Kuziez, who recently returned from Gaza, on what this means for Gaza's men, women, and children. https://t.co/gtQtngKW9H

Al Arabiya English

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The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) medical charity claims that #Israel has “instrumentalized humanitarian needs” in #Gaza, with its decision to halt aid and cut electricity into the #Palestinian territory. https://t.co/1YXFdRmqaR

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