The Take Brief: New Israeli restrictions on NGOs in Gaza take effect
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Jan 4, 2026 
Tareq Abu Azzoum, an Al Jazeera correspondent, discusses new Israeli restrictions on NGOs in Gaza and how they exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. Hani Mahmoud, also from Al Jazeera, shares the struggles of displaced Gazans facing hunger and uncertainty as the year begins. Meanwhile, Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul on massive demonstrations advocating for Palestinian solidarity and a two-state solution. Together, they paint a vivid picture of the ongoing challenges and international reactions surrounding the crisis.
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New Registration Rules Tighten NGO Access
- Israel introduced a new NGO registration system that demands detailed staff lists and personal IDs for Israeli security vetting.
- Tareq Abu Azzoum says the rules could ban or suspend 37 humanitarian NGOs, worsening Gaza's aid shortages.
Ceasefire Promises Fall Short On Relief
- The ceasefire's first phase promised humanitarian relief and reconstruction access but has not delivered essentials like medical supplies.
- Tareq Abu Azzoum warns the lack of fulfillment causes significant humanitarian harm and may reflect a strategy to further choke Gaza.
Gaza Residents See New Year As Same Struggle
- Hani Mahmoud walked Gaza City streets and heard residents say the new year brought no fresh start, only more struggle.
- He reports displaced families remain hungry, living in tents and bombed homes at risk of collapse.