Over 2,500 Healthcare Workers Demand Freedom for Detained Gaza Medics, Petition Royal College of Physicians

More than 2,500 healthcare workers signed a petition calling for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and other detained Gaza medics. The petition was delivered to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), with protesters also demonstrating outside the building and urging the RCP to publicly call for their release News Analysis & Summary In a powerful display of solidarity, more than 2,500 healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, and allied staff have signed a petition urging the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) to publicly call for the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and other medical personnel currently detained in Gaza. The petition was delivered directly to the RCP headquarters, accompanied by a protest outside the building. Demonstrators held signs and chanted for the RCP to use its influential voice in the global medical community to advocate for these colleagues, who they say are being held without due process and in violation of international humanitarian law. The movement highlights a growing concern among medical professionals worldwide about the targeting of healthcare workers in conflict zones. In my opinion, this petition is a necessary and urgent call to action. The RCP, as a prestigious medical institution, has a moral obligation to speak out silence in the face of such detentions not only endangers the lives of these medics but also undermines the fundamental principle that healthcare must be protected during war. The international medical community must unite to ensure safe passage and fair treatment for all healthcare workers, regardless of politics. The RCP's response will set a precedent for how medical bodies handle human rights crises. Source: @trtworld on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 3,096 Likes: 7 Comments: 1 Shares: 2 Published: July 11, 2026, 3:40 pm