KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has expressed shock and outrage following the discovery of a mass grave in Gaza containing the bodies of medical workers, including those from the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), with their hands bound. The association has strongly condemned this act, calling it a grave violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime.
In a statement, PMA Secretary General Dr. Abdul Ghafoor Shoro denounced the killings, emphasizing the sanctity of medical neutrality. "The fact that these medical workers, who were dedicated to serving the most vulnerable, were found with their hands bound speaks to the deliberate and systematic nature of these killings. This is an affront to humanity and cannot be tolerated," he said.
The PMA has urged the United Nations and human rights organizations to launch an immediate and thorough investigation into the atrocities. The association also called for the perpetrators to be held accountable and brought to justice.
Furthermore, the PMA has demanded that the international community exert maximum pressure on the Israeli government to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and medical facilities in Gaza. "The provision of medical care must be allowed to continue without fear of violence," the statement stressed.
The PMA reaffirmed its solidarity with the families of the victims and the healthcare workers in Gaza, who continue to serve under extreme and dangerous conditions. The association reiterated its commitment to upholding medical ethics and humanitarian law.
This latest revelation has sparked global condemnation, further highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where healthcare professionals are increasingly targeted amid ongoing conflict.
