Doctors Urge Arms Embargo Against Israel

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, American doctors who treated patients in Gaza shared harrowing accounts of the humanitarian crisis caused by ongoing Israeli attacks. Pediatrician Dr. Ahmad Yousaf described a pregnant woman with severe burns who died due to a lack of medical resources, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid. Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan recounted the trauma faced by children, including one who wished he had died alongside his family, and highlighted the term 'wounded child, no surviving family' to represent the plight of many young victims. The doctors called for an arms embargo against Israel, criticizing the Biden administration for its continued support of Israel's military actions. The panel marked a significant moment for Palestinian rights within the Democratic Party, with panelists urging a reevaluation of U.S. foreign policy. The death toll in Gaza has reportedly exceeded 40,200, with a significant number of children among the casualties.