Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel
Summary
Hundreds of doctors protested outside the World Medical Association (WMA) meeting in the Netherlands, asking for the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) to be suspended. They said the IMA is not acting ethically because it has not spoken out against Israel’s treatment of Palestinian healthcare workers and facilities in Gaza.Key Facts
- About 81 healthcare workers removed their scrubs and hung them outside the WMA summit, each with the name of a Palestinian healthcare worker detained by Israel.
- The protest called for the IMA’s suspension from the WMA due to alleged ethical violations.
- Since October 2023, more than 1,700 Palestinian healthcare workers have died and most hospitals in Gaza have been destroyed.
- Protesters said the IMA defends actions that harm Palestinian healthcare and blocks international criticism.
- The “IMA OUT!” campaign delivered a petition signed by over 6,500 health workers worldwide to suspend the IMA.
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian hospital leader, is held by Israel and reportedly faces torture and medical neglect.
- Speakers at the protest stressed that doctors should follow their ethical duties to care for all patients fairly.
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