Israel has decided to suspend Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) operations in Gaza after the group refused to provide names of its staff to Israeli authorities. MSF stated it would not share its Palestinian and international employee list without safety guarantees. "Following many months of unsuccessful engagement with Israeli authorities ... MSF has concluded that it will not share a list of its Palestinian and international staff," the group said. MSF added Israel failed to assure them that sharing staff information would be used only for administrative reasons and would not endanger their employees. Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs said MSF failed to submit lists of local employees—a requirement for all humanitarian groups operating in Gaza. As a result, MSF will stop work and leave Gaza by February 28, 2026. Since October 2023, at least 15 MSF staff have been killed in the conflict. MSF has provided crucial medical aid, with 800,000 consultations, helping one in three births and supporting hospital care that is hard to replace amid shortages caused by Israeli blockades. Meanwhile, the Gaza-Egypt border crossing at Rafah has partially reopened after being closed since May 2024. Egyptian state media reports only about 50 people will cross in each direction initially, all on foot, due to strict restrictions. Israeli and Egyptian authorities have capped traveler numbers and require prior security clearances. The crossing reopening is part of ceasefire efforts but comes amid ongoing violence. Since October's ceasefire, Israeli strikes have killed over 500 Palestinians, while Palestinian militants have attacked Israeli troops. Many trying to leave Gaza need medical care, but strict screenings and limited passage slow movement. Cogat, the Israeli agency managing Gaza, confirmed Palestinians can move after EU and security checks but emphasized tight controls. The Palestinian health ministry says about 20,000 patients remain waiting to exit Gaza. This development adds complexity as MSF blocks and border restrictions limit vital aid during a fragile ceasefire overshadowed by deadly strikes.