Doctors Call for Suspension of Israeli Medical Association

Hundreds of doctors are urging the World Medical Association to suspend its Israeli branch. They allege it remains silent on the destruction of Palestinian healthcare.

By Samuel Ngoma — Ground Report · October 10, 2026 at 9:12 p.m.

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A growing movement among physicians worldwide is calling for action against the Israeli Medical Association. These doctors accuse the association of not speaking out while Palestinian healthcare systems suffer extensive damage, according to Al Jazeera.

Physicians from various countries have signed a letter expressing their concerns. They claim that the ongoing silence implies complicity, which, they argue, is unacceptable in medicine, a field dedicated to saving lives. Their statement highlights the systematic challenges and obstructions faced by Palestinian healthcare workers.

This demand comes amid broader discussions about the responsibilities of medical associations in conflict zones. The World Medical Association now faces pressure to respond to the allegations and consider measures against its affiliate.

Original source : Al Jazeera

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