Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner, Volker Turk, on Wednesday expressed concern over the Israeli occupation's suspension of numerous aid agencies from Gaza, describing it as "outrageous". In a statement released from Geneva, Turk highlighted the pattern of unlawful restrictions on humanitarian access, including Israel's ban on the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and attacks on both Israeli and Palestinian NGOs.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Turk urged all states, especially those with influence, to take urgent steps and insist that the Israeli occupation immediately allow unhindered aid access into Gaza. He emphasized that such arbitrary suspensions exacerbate the already intolerable situation for the people of Gaza. Turk also highlighted the Israeli occupation authorities' obligation under international law to ensure the provision of essential supplies of daily life in Gaza, including facilitating humanitarian relief.
Earlier this week, the Israeli occupation announced plans to halt the activities of several international humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, starting from January 1, 2026.