Hundreds of Doctors Call on World Medical Association to Suspend Israel
Demonstrating in front of a summit in the Netherlands, physicians demanded the expulsion of the Israel Medical Association for remaining silent on the collapse of the health system in Palestine.
Hundreds of physicians gathered in front of the World Medical Association summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands, demanding that the Israel Medical Association's membership be suspended.
Protest in Rotterdam
Hundreds of doctors gathered in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, where the World Medical Association summit was being held, to call for the suspension of the corporate membership of the Israel Medical Association.
Meaningful Protest in Medical Uniforms
Eighty-one health workers removed their uniforms and hung them in front of the World Medical Association building. Each uniform bore the names of Palestinian health workers who were unlawfully detained.
Accusations of Silence and Complicity
The IMA Out! coalition stated that the Israel Medical Association violated ethical principles and was complicit by remaining silent against the systematic destruction of the healthcare system in Palestine.
International Reactions and Petition
A petition bearing the signatures of over 6,500 healthcare workers from around the world was submitted to officials, and Israel's stance was condemned.
Release of Detained Physicians
During the protest, calls were made for the release of imprisoned Palestinian health workers, notably Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital.