Middle East

War on the Wounded: human rights violations perpetrated against Palestinian medical personnel in the Gaza Strip

A PCHR report on attacks perpetrated by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) against Palestinian medical personnel during the IOF military offensive in Gaza
27 December 2008 – 13 January 2009

"We tried to do our best for the people in Gaza. That is not enough."

Aziz Rhali and Dr. Rashid El-Katibi narrate the plight of the people in Gaza.

Aziz Rhali, a pharmacist and Dr. Rashid El-Katibi are part of a 10 member medical delegation from the People's Health Movement in Morocco. They spent the last

two weeks in Gaza's war torn areas. Working closely with the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (an active member of the Global People's Health Movement), they treated the war wounded and helped to train the medical staff.

The Wounds of Gaza

Two Surgeons from the UK, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah and Dr Swee Ang, managed to get into Gaza during the Israeli invasion. Here they describe their experiences, share their views, and conclude that the people of Gaza are extremely vulnerable and defenseless in the event of another attack.

Canadian Health Workers Stand With Gaza

As workers, students and activists in the health sector we condemn the gross and inhumane Israeli massacre of Palestinians in Gaza. We call for an immediate end to the ground invasion, the bombings and the 18 month siege on Gaza that has created a dire health and humanitarian crisis in Palestine.

Together to stop violation of the Palestinian people right to life and health

Since the beginning of the Israeli vicious attack and non-stop bombardment of Gaza, the violations of the right of the Palestinian people to life and health has simultaneously risen.

No Palestinians have been immune to this violent attack, including children, women and elderly people.

The humanitarian disaster in Gaza continues

Health sector on the brink of collapse

Ramallah, 07/01/09: The Israeli military operation in Gaza has entered its twelfth day. Attacks from the air, the sea and the land continuously claim more and more Palestinian lives, including many innocent civilians among which women and children.

STOP the military massacre in Gaza NOW!

Press release: Cairo and Ramallah (West Bank): 31st Dec 2008

"STOP the military massacre in Gaza NOW!"

Health groups demand Israel immediately stop ongoing military attack

The People's Health Movement condemns the brutal attack on Palestinians and demand an immediate stop to Israel's ongoing military attack on Gaza. People's Health Movement is a global coalition of grassroot health and peace activists fighting injustice, ill health and poverty, worldwide.

Urgent Appeal to stop the massacre in Gaza Strip

The vicious Israeli aggression on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip adds to the suffering of the people who have been under an imposed siege causing a severe shortage of food, medicine, electricity and various types of fuel. The aggression which started this morning has killed and injured tens of Palestinians in Gaza.

Black Saturday: Massacre in Gaza

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Edmund Burke

You are probably aware that the Israeli Cabinet has in the last few days approved the launch of a military operation against Gaza by all the forces of the Israeli demolishing forces (IDF). The assault was launched at around 11:30 am and carried out in two separate waves of attacks, during which over 100 bombs were dropped on dozens of targets. Some 80 warplanes and helicopters took part in the assault destroying several civil police compound and civilian homes.

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