Jerusalem, Feb. 28 -- Israel's Supreme Court on Friday, February 27, issued a temporary order halting a government decision to revoke the licences of 37 foreign humanitarian organisations operating in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, allowing them to continue their work until the court delivers a final ruling.

The move followed a petition by 17 international agencies challenging new Israeli registration rules that require the disclosure of Palestinian staff identities and detailed information on funding and operations.

The court said the case raises significant legal questions and suspended the ban without taking a position on the dispute. No timelineIsrael court freezes aid ban has been announced for a final judgement.

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