13.10.2023: WMA Condemns the Attack of Hamas on Israel
Press release from the WMA, strongly condemning the attack of Hamas on Israel and urging immediate liberation of the hostages.
WMA Strongly Condemns the Attack of Hamas on Israel, Urging Immediate Liberation of Hostages
The World Medical Association unequivocally condemns the large-scale attack launched by Hamas on Israel on October 7th, an act that has inflicted immense suffering and loss of life on the Israeli population. This brutal attack has led to thousands of innocent civilians, including children, the elderly, and those in dire need of medical attention, being injured, killed, and held hostage.
“Priority must be given to the immediate release of hostages, particularly those who require urgent medical care. The lives of innocent individuals are at stake, and every effort must be made to ensure their safe and swift return to their families”, urged Dr. Lujain AlQodmani, WMA President.
In this time of crisis, the WMA expresses its deepest condolences to the victims and their families who have been affected by the devastating attack while standing in unwavering solidarity with its member organization, the Israel Medical Association, and firmly trusting that its dedicated physicians will continue to uphold high moral standards through these challenging times.
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Expression of support from the Federation of European Academies of Medicine - FEAM
Following a request from the Israeli National Academy of Science in Medicine, I would like to share with you the attached letter, condemning the terrorist attacks that took place on 7 October. Our thoughts are with all the victims.
Kind regards,
Rúben Castro
Scientific Policy Officer
FEAM Website – Statement on terrorist attacks in Israel
Letter from the Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) to the International Committee of the Red Cross
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Letter from Association of University Heads, Israel – Hamas Attack
Following the brutal attack by Hamas, the Association of University Heads, issued the letter (attached).
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Following the attack by Hamas, the European Society of Cardiology, issued the letter (attached).
Letter of support from the American Heart Association following the attack by Hamas, the American Heart Association,
issued the letter (attached).
Letter of support from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) following the attack by Hamas, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) –
see letter.
See statement (updated on 1/11).
Letter of support from the European Society of Cardiology following the attack by Hamas, the European Society of Cardiology,
issued the letter (attached).
Message of support from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), Following the attack by Hamas, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), issued the message of support (attached).
Letter of support from the Canadian Geriatrics Society issued the letter (attached).
Statement from the American Psychiatric Association on the Terrorist Attacks in Israel, issued the statment.
Letter of support from the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, issued the statment.
ASRM Issues Statement on Terrorist Attack in Israel
Letter of Support from the Royal Belgian Society for Plastic Surgery, issued the letter (attached).
Message of support from the European Confederation of Primary Care Paediatricians
Message of support from the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
Message of support from the American Psychiatric Association
Message of support from the American Thoracic Society
Message of support from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Letter of support from the Standing Committee of European Doctors
Letter of support from the Spanish Medical Association
Letter of support from the Portuguese Medical Association
Statement from the New York State Radiological Society
Letter from IMA to the National Medical Associations
Press Release – World Society of Emergency Surgery
Letter of Support from American Physicians, Oct 19th
Letter of Support from American Physicians, Oct 21st
Letter from the Pakistan Medical Association – calling for the release of hostages
CPME - Open letter supporting call for release of hostages held by Hamas
Letter of support from the First Faculty of Medicine Charles University
Letter of support from the Hungarian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Letter of support from the Georgian Obstetricians Gynecologists Association (GOGA)
Statement of Support from the European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ESCAP).
Letter of support from the Swiss Medical Association
Message of Support from the European Association of Hospital Managers
Open Statement from DARA (Doctors Against Racism and AntiSemitism) to the University of Toronto
Press Release from DARA (Doctors Against Racism and AntiSemitism) to the University of Toronto, 22nd November, 2023
Open Letter from the Nuova Unione Democratica Amici de Israele (NUOVA UDAI 10.0)
Letter of Support from the Radiological Society of North America
Statement of the ASPHER Task Force on War and Public Health on the conflict in Israel/Palestine