PHA-Exchange> Re: two Belgian doctors sent back by Israel

[DR Jihad]

Dear Friends,
I would like to extend my appreciation to the level of commitment you
have always showed in solidarity with Palestinian people. This act of
violation of simple human right should not discourage us from the
continuation of our joint efforts of solidarity with all the oppressed. 
If this mission was not possible, that is a strong evidence and
indication to the level of human rights violation that is taking place.
 
We wish you the best and safe journey back home ,
On behalf of UPMRC 
Jihad Mashal
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[mailto:pha-exchange-bounces at kabissa.org] On Behalf Of Bert De Belder
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 7:39 AM
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Subject: PHA-Exchange> two Belgian doctors sent back by Israel
 
Two Belgian doctors are denied entry by Israel for a medical
fact-finding mission in Palestine!
 
and  put on a return flight to Brussels
 
Upon arrival last night at 11:45 p.m. at the Ben Gurion airport in Tel
Aviv, Dr. Sofie Blancke, a general practitioner (Medical Aid for the
Third World/Medical Team), and Prof. Dr. Guido Vanham, internist (CODIP,
Doctors for Peace and Flemish Palestine Committee) were held and put
immediately on the first return flight to Brussels.
 
Together with the Dutch doctors Tariq Shadid and Henri Van de Vall and
Ms. Gretta Duisenberg, the wife of the European Central Bank's
president, they make part of the Medical Fact-Finding Mission Palestina.
This mission, supported by the Action Platform Palestine, intends to
investigate the health situation in the Occupied Territories from June
23 to 28.
 
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs justifies the expulsion of the
doctors saying that they wanted to enter Israel for political instead of
medical reasons. Also the Dutch doctors would be denied entry while Ms.
Duisenberg, on the other hand, would be admitted.
 
When investigation into the health situation in Palestine is forbidden,
we can only fear the worst for the Palestinian people. Let this incident
heighten our commitment to the struggle for the Palestinian people's
rights!
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