Gaza aid groups push back on Israeli data demands, eyeing GDPR safeguards
International aid groups operating in Gaza warn they face a choice between complying with Israel’s new data‑sharing rules or losing access to Gaza and the West Bank; the rules would force registration and broad disclosure of staff and donor information, potentially endangering personnel. NGOs argue the demands conflict with EU GDPR protections, prompting a High Court challenge and urgent EU engagement to suspend the measures. The EU Commission says it’s monitoring the situation and aims to facilitate privacy‑respecting solutions, warning that blocking aid could jeopardize life-saving relief.