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05-05-03, 21:08
Stop Attacks on Medical Relief Services
UPMRC
5 May, 2003
The Israeli occupying army invaded two medical relief clinics and Training Centers in Nablus and Ramallah. They caused serious damage to the buildings, destroyed computers and furniture as well as breaking doors, and stole equipment. During this attack the Israeli occupying army arrested Dr Mohammed Skafi (43) who is the Head of Emergency Services and First Aid at Medical Relief. Dr Skafi suffers from Diabetes. They also arrested Mr Nasaif Al Dik, Coordinator of Community Health Projects and two medical relief volunteers – Shadi Abu Bakr and Ahmed Badwan. All were arrested in their homes.
UPMRC severely condemns this attack, as it is a violation of International Law and the Fourth Geneva Convention. Those arrested were engaged in peaceful, non-violent actions, providing medical relief to civilians and patients. Much is needed from their services. This attack is a dangerous sign as the Israeli occupying army has invaded humanitarian services, a grave violation of International Law.
We call upon all humanitarian, human rights and health organizations to apply immediate pressure on the Israeli army and the Israeli government to release the prisoners so that they may return to their essential humanitarian work. Please also demand that all stolen equipment must be returned to the medical centers immediately. Please protest to the following:
Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister
3 Kaplan Street, P O Box 187
Jerusalem 91919, Israel
Fax: +972 2 6705475 E-mail: [email protected]
Elyakim Rubinstein
Attorney-General/Legal Advisor to the Government
Ministry of Justice
9 Salah al-Din Street
Jerusalem 91010, Israel
Fax: +972 2 6285438
Shaul Mofaz
Minister of Defence
Kaplan St.
Hakirya Tel-Aviv 61909
Tel: 972-3-5692010 Fax: 972-3-6916940
UPMRC
5 May, 2003
The Israeli occupying army invaded two medical relief clinics and Training Centers in Nablus and Ramallah. They caused serious damage to the buildings, destroyed computers and furniture as well as breaking doors, and stole equipment. During this attack the Israeli occupying army arrested Dr Mohammed Skafi (43) who is the Head of Emergency Services and First Aid at Medical Relief. Dr Skafi suffers from Diabetes. They also arrested Mr Nasaif Al Dik, Coordinator of Community Health Projects and two medical relief volunteers – Shadi Abu Bakr and Ahmed Badwan. All were arrested in their homes.
UPMRC severely condemns this attack, as it is a violation of International Law and the Fourth Geneva Convention. Those arrested were engaged in peaceful, non-violent actions, providing medical relief to civilians and patients. Much is needed from their services. This attack is a dangerous sign as the Israeli occupying army has invaded humanitarian services, a grave violation of International Law.
We call upon all humanitarian, human rights and health organizations to apply immediate pressure on the Israeli army and the Israeli government to release the prisoners so that they may return to their essential humanitarian work. Please also demand that all stolen equipment must be returned to the medical centers immediately. Please protest to the following:
Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister
3 Kaplan Street, P O Box 187
Jerusalem 91919, Israel
Fax: +972 2 6705475 E-mail: [email protected]
Elyakim Rubinstein
Attorney-General/Legal Advisor to the Government
Ministry of Justice
9 Salah al-Din Street
Jerusalem 91010, Israel
Fax: +972 2 6285438
Shaul Mofaz
Minister of Defence
Kaplan St.
Hakirya Tel-Aviv 61909
Tel: 972-3-5692010 Fax: 972-3-6916940