Cardiologist in Israel suspended for alleged support of Hamas—doctor maintains innocence
As the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas continues, a hospital in Israel has suspended one of its cardiologists, Dr. Abd Samara, for sharing social media posts that allegedly supported Hamas. Samara was head of the department of cardiac intensive care at Hasharon Hospital.
Arutz Sheva English/Israel National News reported on the incident, noting that the alleged post included a Hamas flag.
“The doctor was immediately removed from work and the hospital management simultaneously filed a complaint with the police,” according to a statement from the hospital.
Samara has publicly responded to the hospital’s decision and emphasized that he does not, in fact, “support terrorist acts.” He said the picture in question is old and being taken out of context.
“Everyone who knows me knows well: I have not supported, do not support and will not support acts of terrorism or anything that leads to the deprivation of innocent lives,” Samara added, as reported by Israel National News. “I have spent my whole life with Jewish friends, who know me well, I have saved and will continue to save human lives because this is the mission I believe in.”
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