Opinion: Israel's genocide has frozen a generation of Gaza's young doctors
Opinion: Israel's genocide has frozen a generation of Gaza's young doctors In July 2025, when Israeli forces suddenly ordered Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah to evacuate under threat of imminent bombardment, my friend Ahmed Shabat, a junior doctor, found himself facing a choice that defined the thin line between life and death. Around him, the hospital was descending into panic as staff…
In July 2025, the Israeli forces abruptly ordered the evacuation of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, presenting a critical decision for junior doctor, Ahmed Shabat. Amid the hospital's chaotic evacuation, a young patient, who had been overlooked due to the panic, received treatment from Dr Ahmed for a severe shrapnel wound. This incident highlights the devastating impact of Israel's actions on Gaza's medical workforce, with a generation of young doctors potentially frozen by the ongoing conflict.
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