Israel's move is criticised by 10 countries, which say the new registration rules for international NGOs are "restrictive" and "unacceptable".

Israel is to revoke the licences of 37 international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules.

That framework includes several grounds for rejection, including:

  • Promoting “delegitimisation campaigns” against Israel
  • Calling for a boycott of Israel or committing to participate in one
  • Denying the existence of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state
  • Supporting an armed struggle against Israel
  • Supporting the prosecution of Israeli security forces in foreign or international courts

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the UK, France, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland said INGOs were integral to the humanitarian response in Gaza and that any attempt to stem their ability to operate was “unacceptable”.