The Spanish Government rejects the decision of the Israeli Government to apply registration regulations to humanitarian non-governmental organizations operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, revoking their licences, with the aim of expelling them and impeding their work. Through these measures, which have affected recognized Spanish and international NGOs, Israel is thus limiting the work of NGOs and humanitarian actors to deal with the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and to meet the most basic needs of the Palestinian population. This decision is in addition to the recent adoption by the Knesset of the law imposing the cut-off of electricity and water supplies to UNRWA facilities in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as the removal of their immunities and privileges.
The Spanish Government reiterates its deepest concern at the severe impact these decisions will have on the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and urges the Israeli Government to reverse these unacceptable decisions that prevent the work of key humanitarian actors, who save lives and meet the urgent basic needs of the Palestinian civilian population and refugees in Gaza, the West Bank and the entire Middle East region.
Spain reaffirms its commitment and appreciation to the work of Spanish and international humanitarian NGOs, essential and irreplaceable actors in its humanitarian work who work independently and impartially to save lives, reduce suffering and maintain the dignity of the Palestinian population.
The Spanish Government recalls the legal obligation of the Israeli Government to comply as an occupying power with international law, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention and the protection of civilians, and to abide by the resolutions of the International Court of Justice, including the advisory opinions rendered in July 2024 and October 2025.
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