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Over 5,000 Doctors Worldwide Oppose Suspending Israeli Medical Association from Global Body

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First reported by Kan News · Jul 1, 2026

What happened

Over 5,000 doctors from 46 countries have signed a petition opposing the suspension of the Israeli Medical Association from the World Medical Association, countering a call by over 1,000 professionals to suspend it over Gaza healthcare issues. The matter will be debated at the next WMA assembly.

01Over 5,000 doctors from 46 countries oppose suspending the Israeli Medical Association from the World Medical Association.
02The call to suspend the Israeli Medical Association was published by over 1,000 professionals in The Lancet.
03Opponents argue medical organizations should remain apolitical and promote global cooperation.
04The Israeli Medical Association rejects the suspension as politically motivated and unethical.
05The issue will be discussed at the upcoming World Medical Association assembly.
06Doctors worldwide stress the need to separate medicine from political disputes for patient benefit.

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