Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has suspended non-essential work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital after staff and patients encountered "armed men, some masked," posing serious security threats. MSF reported these concerns on its website, revealing that since January 20, operations were halted due to problems with the hospital's management, neutrality, and security breaches. The Geneva-based charity said, "MSF teams have reported a pattern of unacceptable acts, including the presence of armed men, intimidation, arbitrary arrests of patients, and a recent situation of suspicion of movement of weapons." It stressed, "Hospitals must remain neutral, civilian spaces, free from military presence or activity to ensure the safe and impartial delivery of medical care," adding that the issue was raised with the relevant authorities. While MSF will keep supporting critical inpatient and surgical departments, it will end support to paediatric and maternity wards, including the neonatal intensive care unit, and stop several outpatient services. MSF did not identify the armed men’s affiliations but noted concerns especially due to previous Israeli attacks on health facilities. Israel has heavily damaged Gaza’s health system and holds captive 95 Palestinian health workers, including 80 from Gaza. Zaher al-Waheidi, head of records at Gaza’s Ministry of Health, warned that MSF’s suspension will greatly affect hundreds of daily patients in maternity and burn wards. The ministry plans to take over maternity care. Gaza’s Ministry of Interior said it is committed to stopping any armed presence in hospitals and plans legal action against violators. It claimed armed members of certain families recently entered hospitals but did not name them. MSF’s halt follows Israel's new orders for aid groups in Gaza and the West Bank to comply with new rules, including handing over staff details. MSF refused to submit this list due to safety concerns. Separately, Israel’s military said they "eliminated" a person in northern Gaza who crossed a military boundary. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned Israel for breaking a US-brokered ceasefire, amidst deaths of nearly 600 Palestinians since October 10. Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa urged Israel at an African Union summit to remove obstacles blocking Gaza’s governance under the truce deal. Since October 2023, over 72,000 Palestinians have died and 171,000 wounded in the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Gaza.