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Israeli Medical Association chief condemns Lancet boycott petition as 'blood libel'
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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
Professor Zion Hagay, head of the Israel Medical Association, denounced a Lancet-published boycott petition as a "blood libel." He said more than 1,150 health workers signed it and warned that any suspension from the World Medical Association would severely hurt Israeli medicine.
- 01Hagay called The Lancet's publication of the petition a "blood libel."
- 02More than 1,150 health workers signed the petition against the Israeli Medical Association.
- 03The petition accuses Israel of genocide, destroying Gaza's health system, and abusing detainees.
- 04Hagay said attempts to expel Israel from the World Medical Association intensified after October 7.
- 05He warned exclusion would block Israeli doctors from conferences, research presentations, and overseas training.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
Israeli Medical Association chief condemns Lancet boycott petition as 'blood libel'
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 13, 2026
The Lancet urges suspension of Israel's doctors' association from the world body
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