Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Channel 12: Airspace closed at Ramon Airport due to fears of drone infiltration
IOF Spokesperson: Sirens sounded over an aircraft infiltration in the Bir Ora area, and details are being examined
Drone infiltration sirens sound north of the Gulf of Aqaba
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out five extremely violent raids on the western areas of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out major bombings in the Gaza Strip, the most violent since October 7
Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree: The missile force carried out a major operation using the Palestine 2 ballistic hypersonic missile, hitting several targets in occupied Yafa.
Sirens sound in large areas of occupied Palestine after a missile launch from Yemen was detected
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 14 martyrs arrive at al-Shifa Hospital following Israeli massacre of al-Sultan Family north of Gaza.
Qatari PM: We must not surrender to the arrogance of extremists and pursue our quest for a 'two-state solution'
Qatari PM: The only path to peace begins through negotiations and a ceasefire

Gaza Dr. gives testimony of war crimes in Gaza to UK Met Police

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: News Website
  • 11 Dec 2023 09:16
  • 3 Shares
3 Min Read

During his weeks-long stay in Gaza as part of a Doctors Without Borders medical team, Dr. Abu Sitta bore witness to the atrocities committed by Israeli Occupation Forces.

  • x
  • Doctor Ghassan Abu Sitta, a Palestinian-British plastic surgeon specializing in conflict medicine, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Institute for Palestine Studies in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 (AP)
    Doctor Ghassan Abu Sitta, a Palestinian-British plastic surgeon specializing in conflict medicine, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at the Institute for Palestine Studies in Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, December 9, 2023. (AP)

Renowned British-Palestinian plastic surgeon, Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta, has provided testimony to a British war crimes investigation unit following his recent mission to Gaza. Dr. Abu Sitta, specializing in conflict medicine, detailed the distressing plight of Palestinian civilians during the Israeli aggression campaign against the besieged strip. 

During his weeks-long stay in Gaza as part of a Doctors Without Borders medical team, Dr. Abu Sitta bore witness to the atrocities committed by Israeli Occupation Forces. Speaking to The Associated Press at the Institute for Palestine Studies in Beirut, he revealed that upon his return to the United Kingdom, the Metropolitan Police's war crimes unit requested his evidence, a call issued for individuals with firsthand experience of "terrorism, war crimes, or crimes against humanity" in the Palestinian territories.

The surgeon's testimony focused on Israeli attacks targeting hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Gaza. Having worked at both al-Shifa and al-Ahli hospitals, Dr. Abu Sitta underscored the severity of the situation in comparison to other conflicts he had worked in. 

Read more: Genocide in Gaza ongoing, IOF targets more residential buildings

Surgery without Anesthetics

One of the distressing aspects he highlighted was the depletion of essential medical supplies, including morphine and anesthetic medications, forcing medical professionals to perform painful procedures without adequate pain relief.

Dr. Abu Sitta emphasized the scarcity of anesthetic medications, leading to excruciating procedures for patients.

Related News

Heal Palestine slams US for blocking Gaza kids’ lifesaving visas

How Laura Loomer halted lifesaving medical visas for Gaza’s children

Phosphorus burns

Additionally, Abu Sitta said he had treated several cases of severe burn wounds inflicted by phosphorus bombing.

Phosphorus shells, he explained, cause a "chemical burn that bursts into the deep structures of the body."

Dr. Abu Sitta lamented the martyrdom of 160 doctors and nurses during the Israeli aggression campaign against Gaza, illustrating the profound impact the aggression has had on the health sector in Gaza.

Read more: On the 65th day of Israeli aggression, toll in Gaza reaches 18,000

Last week, Abu Sitta criticized a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report on the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital strike in Gaza, describing it as "unfounded".

The HRW report, published on November 26, suggested that a misfired Gaza rocket was likely responsible for the bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital on October 17, resulting in numerous casualties.

He stated that the report lacked a genuine investigation, conclusive evidence, and reliability, as HRW did not contact the hospital director or the doctor who received Israeli evacuation orders.

Abu Sitta emphasized that HRW did not interview witnesses of the incident and cautioned against relying on HRW as a trustworthy source “as it serves the enemy."

The doctor made the remarks during a lecture titled “The destruction of Gaza’s health sector: confronting devastation and forced displacement,” in the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday.

  • Medical treatment
  • Israel
  • Israeli occupation
  • Ghassan Abu Sitta
  • Gaza
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

The damaged building in the Katara neighborhood, Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025 (Social media)

Hamas delegation survives Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar

  • Politics
  • 9 Sep 2025
Israeli police and rescue teams respond at the scene of a shooting attack where several people killed and injured in Jerusalem, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 (AP)

Al-Quds shooting: 7 settlers killed, several critically injured

  • Politics
  • 8 Sep 2025
Pro-"Israel" conservative Charlie Kirk shot during Utah speech

Pro-'Israel' far-right Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah speech

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025
Damage sustained after a Yemeni drone exploded in Ramon Airport, southern occupied Palestine, Sunday, September 7, 2025 (Social Media)

Yemeni drone successfully hits Ramon Airport in southern Palestine

  • Politics
  • 7 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli military strike on a building in Gaza City, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)
Politics

Israeli bombs kill 45 in Gaza as schools, homes targeted

Lapid: Egypt’s Arab Force plan a 'severe blow' to normalization
Palestine

Lapid: Egypt’s Arab Force plan a 'severe blow' to normalization

Hamas: Over one million in Gaza face ethnic cleansing
Palestine

Over one million in Gaza face ethnic cleansing: Palestinian Resistance

Head of the National Security Committee in Iran’s Parliament, MP Ebrahim Azizi. (Tasnim News Agency)
Politics

Iran parliament security chief: NPT exit on table if snapback invoked

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS