Israel increasingly bars foreign doctors who want to volunteer in Gaza
Summary
Israel is not allowing many foreign doctors to enter Gaza to volunteer. Some doctors, like Dr. Mimi Syed from the U.S., have been turned away without reasons given. This restriction affects medical help and reports from Gaza.Key Facts
- Israel is blocking numerous foreign doctors from volunteering in Gaza.
- Dr. Mimi Syed, a doctor from Washington state, was denied entry by the Israeli military.
- Dr. Syed had planned her trip through a U.S. medical aid group but was stopped after arriving in Jordan.
- She has shared her past experiences in Gaza, including the treatment of minors and lack of medical supplies.
- The World Health Organization claims these entry denials lead to increased deaths in Gaza.
- Health officials report that Israeli strikes have killed around 1,500 local medical staff since October 2023.
- Medical organizations must apply weeks ahead for volunteers to go to Gaza, but Israel informs them of decisions only hours before their missions.
- Dr. Syed's French colleague, who has also spoken out about Gaza, was similarly rejected, but a nurse in their group was approved.
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