Protests Erupt for Gaza Doctor in US and Europe

Healthcare workers across the U.S. and Europe have staged protests demanding the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, who was arrested by Israeli forces. In Boston, the coalition Doctors Against Genocide demonstrated at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, prompting hospital leadership to distance the institution from the event. Meanwhile, protests in Brussels and New York City echoed similar calls for justice and condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, where over 45,800 people have reportedly died since the conflict escalated in October 2023. The protests highlight the dire conditions in Gaza, exacerbated by the destruction of healthcare infrastructure and ongoing medical supply shortages. Activists argue that the U.S. government and healthcare systems are complicit in the humanitarian crisis by failing to address the situation. The Israeli Defense Forces have justified their actions by alleging ties between medical personnel and Hamas, a claim that has been widely criticized as unsubstantiated.