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UK Doctor Under Fire for "Palestine Poppy" Pin and Israel Cancer Analogy
A British pediatric resident, Dr. Abdul Qadir Ismail, is facing backlash for designing a "Palestine poppy" pin and allegedly comparing Israel to cancer.
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What happened
- 01Dr. Abdul Qadir Ismail, a British pediatric resident, is under fire for a "Palestine poppy" pin and comparing Israel to cancer.
- 02The "Palestine poppy" pin is sold for £1.78, with profits designated for organizations seeking to "end the occupation."
- 03Ismail allegedly shared an illustration comparing Israel to cancer, calling it "the worst cancer I have ever seen."
- 04He also reportedly defended the October 7th attacks as "armed resistance" and legal under international law.
- 05Nigel Farage called for Ismail's immediate dismissal from the NHS, and Lord Austin urged the GMC to investigate.
- 06The CAA described the cancer analogy as an "ancient antisemitic trope."
The pin's profits go to groups aiming to "end the occupation," and Ismail reportedly defended the October 7th attacks as "armed resistance." Calls for his dismissal have been made by political figures, and a complaint is being filed with the GMC.
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