The letter was posted by the British Islamic Medical Association (logos pictured). The organisations condemn assaults on healthcare facilities and demand that staff receive protection.
It says the actions in Gaza contravene international humanitarian law and it expresses alarm at the overwhelming strain on the healthcare system and depletion of essential supplies. The letter implores the government to use its influence to halt the cycle of violence. Twenty-four British health professional groups have written to the Prime Minister expressing deep concern at the escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Middle East.
Foreign nationals are being urged to leave Lebanon as tension with Hezbollah mounts.Ģ4 British health groups condemn targeting of healthcare system in Gaza Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Israel where he pledged support and later he went to Saudi Arabia where he appealed for stability in the region and found agreement on providing aid for Gaza. Israel’s defence chief says troops will soon see Gaza “from inside”. An estimated 4,000 Palestinians have been killed and 15,000 injured.
The Rafah crossing is expected to open today bringing much needed relief to Gaza, where people are without food, water or energy and where hospitals are collapsing under the strain.
