Urgent: UK Doctor Faces Tribunal After Defending Hamas Online
UPDATE: A senior paediatrician in London has been referred to a disciplinary tribunal after publicly defending Hamas. Dr. Ellen Kriesels, a consultant at the Whittington Hospital, faces scrutiny from the General Medical Council (GMC) over her controversial social media posts, which have raised alarms regarding her professional conduct.
The GMC’s decision comes amid increasing calls for accountability from healthcare professionals. Dr. Kriesels has made multiple statements online criticizing the Jewish community and expressing her support for Hamas, a group classified as a terrorist organization by many nations. In one alarming post, she claimed that the majority of Jews uphold “Jewish supremacy,” stating, “Jewish supremacy is the ideology at the root of all this evil.”
Concerns escalated after Dr. Kriesels participated in pro-Palestine protests, where she was photographed holding an Israeli flag with inflammatory messages. The situation took a serious turn when she was reportedly suspended from her role at Whittington Hospital last month, and now her future as a practicing doctor hangs in the balance.
A spokesperson from Whittington NHS Health Trust confirmed they are aware of the situation, emphasizing, “There is no place at Whittington Health for any form of discrimination.” The spokesperson added that the employee is not currently scheduled to work, but declined to comment further on this confidential matter.
The upcoming tribunal hearing is set for November 14, 2023, where it will be determined if Dr. Kriesels can continue her medical practice. The GMC has stated it will not disclose specifics about the ongoing tribunal proceedings, leaving many in the medical community and the public on edge.
This case has significant implications not only for Dr. Kriesels but also for the broader dialogue on professional ethics and accountability in the medical field. As her statements have sparked outrage, the potential fallout could extend beyond her career, affecting public trust in healthcare professionals.
Stay tuned for updates as this urgent situation develops.
