Newly introduced regulations now impose ideological criteria that disqualify organizations if they have previously advocated for boycotts against Israel, have not condemned the October 7 attack, or have shown support for international legal actions against Israeli military personnel or leaders.

According to the ministry, this decision will result in the revocation of the aid groups’ licenses effective January 1. Organizations based in Israel will be required to vacate by March 1, although they do have the option to appeal the decision.

Some aid groups say they didn’t submit the list of Palestinian staff, as Israel demanded, for fear they’d be targeted by Israel, and because of data protection laws in Europe.

According to the ministry, the decision means the aid groups will have their licence revoked on 1 January, and if they are located in Israel, they will need to leave by 1 March. They can appeal the decision.

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