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Jewish Doctor Fired in Sweden After Reporting Antisemitic Abuse by Colleague

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 11, 2026

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Dr. Gregory Zvi Wershbesky, a Jewish doctor in Sweden, was fired shortly after reporting antisemitic abuse by a colleague during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident and subsequent dismissal have sparked public outcry over alleged double standards in Swedish healthcare, with the employer denying racial motives and labeling the case a personal dispute.

01Jewish doctor in Sweden was verbally attacked with antisemitic slurs by a colleague during a break.
02After filing a formal complaint, Dr. Wershbesky was fired by the private medical company Meliva.
03The incident occurred last year but was only recently made public by the doctor.
04Public criticism arose over perceived double standards in Swedish healthcare regarding political demonstrations.
05Meliva denies discrimination, calling the case a personal conflict and stating both doctors are no longer employed.
06The controversy highlights tensions around antisemitism and political expression in Swedish medical institutions.

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