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The UK must address attacks on Palestinian health workers

Health workers trying to reach, treat and evacuate wounded demonstrators have also come under fire in Gaza.

New MAP film: Gaza health workers risking life and limb

In MAP’s latest film, health workers in Gaza describe being injured by direct hits from tear gas canisters whilst carrying out their crucial, life-saving work at the "Great March of Return" demonstrations.

Five months under fire: Gaza health workers speak out

Every day for the next week, MAP will release the testimonies of health workers in Gaza who have been injured by the Israeli military whilst carrying out their crucial work.

Abdallah al-Qutati: Family and colleagues of third paramedic killed in Gaza speak out

In MAP's latest film, the family, colleagues and friends of 22-year-old first responder Abdallah al-Qutati, who was shot dead by Israeli forces last week, speak out about the circumstances of his killing and their demands for protection and accountability.

Medics in Gaza are again injured by Israeli forces

Health workers in Gaza are continuing to be injured by Israeli forces, amid continuing silence and lack of action to protect them from the international community.

Killing of Gaza paramedic Razan al-Najjar underlines need for accountability

Attacks on medical teams in Gaza not only risk the life and health of staff and patients, but also undermine the overall capacity of Gaza’s health system, already struggling under a decade of blockade and closure, with longstanding shortages of medical supplies, electricity and fuel.

Deadliest day in Gaza since 2014: devastating injuries and medics under attack

MAP is greatly saddened by the high loss of life and further mass casualties in Gaza this week and outraged that the safety of medical workers in Gaza was once again endangered as they carried out their vital humanitarian functions.

In Palestine, training to be a doctor is impeded by the occupation

A new report by the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, a network of 1.3 million medical students, has highlighted the significant barriers to medical education in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Once-bustling Yarmouk now a ghost-town and its surviving hospital is no more

On 22 April the only remaining hospital in Yarmouk, south Damascus, was put out of service after being reportedly destroyed in an air raid.

New MAP film from Gaza: health workers under attack

In Gaza at least 41 health workers have been injured and 13 ambulances damaged since the start of the #GreatReturnMarch protests. Attacks on Palestinian healthcare occur with near-total impunity.

Israeli security forces raid hospital, obstructions to healthcare reported amid Jerusalem clashes

Al Makassed Hospital was raided by Israeli security forces on Monday, amid clashes in occupied East Jerusalem this week.

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