Zehut Chairman Moshe Feiglin Questions Muslim Doctors Treating IDF Wounded
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, expressed concern over Muslim doctors treating wounded IDF soldiers, citing alleged poisoning plots. His comments follow the conviction of Dr. Muhammad Azzam for ISIS membership and other accusations against Arab medical staff. Feiglin stated his remarks were not intended to harm but to address what he sees as a critical truth. Medical bodies have warned against broad accusations based on ethnicity.
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- Zehut Chairman Moshe Feiglin stated he does not want Muslim doctors treating wounded IDF soldiers.
- Feiglin cited alleged plots by doctors to poison soldiers as a reason for his concern.
- His remarks follow the conviction of Dr. Muhammad Azzam for membership in ISIS.
- Other commentators have also made accusations against Arab medical staff.
- Medical associations have warned against generalizing accusations based on ethnicity.
- Feiglin claimed his statements were not intended to cause harm or target Arabs.
Moshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, has publicly questioned the practice of Muslim doctors treating wounded Israeli soldiers. In a YouTube video, Feiglin stated, "I do not want to give a scalpel to a Muslim doctor when IDF casualties arrive." He cited an incident where doctors were allegedly caught planning to poison soldiers, adding that he was unsure if all such individuals had been apprehended. Feiglin acknowledged his statement might be considered politically incorrect but warned that ignoring such issues could lead to future harm.
Feiglin's remarks come amid heightened public debate regarding trust in the healthcare system, fueled by accusations against Arab medical staff. One prominent case involved Dr. Muhammad Azzam, a former Soroka Medical Center employee convicted in April for membership in the ISIS terrorist organization. During his trial, it was revealed Azzam had sworn allegiance to ISIS and downloaded information on preparing explosives and toxins.
Feiglin is not alone in voicing such concerns. Micha Lakin-Avni claimed on Channel 14 that "there are Arab doctors and Arab nurses who poison Jews... and this is being silenced daily." Separately, a family of a soldier treated at Rambam Healthcare Campus alleged improper conduct by Arabic-speaking staff, though the hospital dismissed the claims after an investigation. Medical associations have cautioned against generalizing accusations based on ethnicity.
Despite his strong statements, Feiglin asserted that Zehut has no intention of harming anyone and is solely focused on "the truth." He claimed the interview where his remarks gained prominence was not pre-planned or initiated by him.
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