Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin’s stance on the Israel/Gaza war:
U.S. is complicit in horror for Palestinians in Gaza
As medical professionals, we were horrified by the violent attack on Oct. 7 by Hamas on Israeli communities bordering Gaza. The attacks resulted in the death of 1,200 Israelis and the taking of hundreds of Israeli hostages.
But this atrocity has been met by a reciprocal atrocity on the part of the Israeli government, which for nearly three months has been bombarding the Gaza strip. No safe zones are within Gaza, and no escape route for residents. Some 80% of Gaza residents have fled their homes in the bombing. More than 20,000 people in Gaza have died, over a third of them children.
Those who have survived the bombings face death due to injury, disease and starvation. Hospitals have been targeted by the Israeli military, killing and injuring doctors and other medical professionals.
And the U.S. is complicit. It is sending Israel the weapons to target not just Hamas fighters, but the entire population of Gaza.
We must urge our government to stop these arms shipments, demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza with the freeing of Israeli hostages and restoration to Gaza residents of safe shelter, clean water, food and medical care. Every human life is precious.
Dr. Paula Rogge, Dr. Ann Behrmann and Amy Schulz, registered nurse, Physicians for Social Responsibility Wisconsin