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The Israeli doctors’ union has said that doctors are not allowed to take part in carrying out the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners. The statement was made during a meeting of the National Security Committee in the Knesset on Wednesday, which discussed applying the penalty and preparing the draft law for its second and third readings. The union’s representative stressed that any medical involvement in executions goes against professional and ethical rules, confirming the union’s firm position against taking part in such procedures. The representative was removed from the meeting after repeatedly insisting on the doctors’ refusal to participate in executions, saying that any medical role in these actions violates ethical and professional standards. His comments sparked tension in the […]
