World Medical Association
Coverage of World Medical Association in the Nexus archive.
- The Israeli Medical Association defended Israel over the Gaza genocide - it must be sanctioned
The Israeli Medical Association (IMA) faces calls for suspension from the World Medical Association (WMA) over its failure to condemn attacks on Gaza's healthcare system and its defense of Israel's actions. The IMA claims political neutrality but has opposed international efforts to hold Israel accountable for alleged war crimes and genocide, while aligning with policies affecting Palestinian health.
- Pressure mounts to suspend Israeli medical association from global body
A petition organized by multiple health groups calls for the suspension of the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) from the World Medical Association (WMA) over alleged ethical violations and complicity in attacks on healthcare. Over 1,300 signatories, including health professionals and organizations, accuse the IMA of failing to condemn Israeli military actions against medical facilities in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, and of endorsing attacks on Palestinian healthcare.