[US nurses and doctors in Gaza]

Area of Science:

• Global Health
• Humanitarian Crises
• Medical Ethics

Background:

• US doctors and nurses working in Gaza after October 7th.
• The ongoing humanitarian crisis and alleged genocide in Gaza.
• Challenges in publishing medical accounts from Gaza due to demands for 'neutrality'.

Purpose of the Study:

• To make visible and audible the collegial presence of healthcare workers in Gaza.
• To inform US policymakers about the realities on the ground.
• To urge a re-evaluation of US support and policy regarding the Gaza situation.

Main Methods:

• A letter addressed to the US Presidency.
• Authored by dozens of US doctors and nurses of diverse backgrounds and skills.
• Documenting their experiences and observations during their activity in Gaza.

Main Results:

• The letter serves as a rare collective voice from healthcare professionals on the ground.
• It highlights the difficulty in disseminating information from Gaza through traditional medical journals.
• The authors present evidence of the dire situation, contrasting with official narratives.

Conclusions:

• Healthcare professionals are compelled to bypass traditional channels to communicate critical information.
• There is an urgent need for policymakers to acknowledge and act upon the realities in Gaza.
• The letter calls for a moral and political judgment on continued support amidst the crisis.