In the solemn sanctum of medical ethics, the Hippocratic oath stands as a beacon of moral responsibility, guiding healthcare professionals towards the sacred mandate to "Do No Harm.& Yet, in the shadow of Gaza’s healthcare system crumbling under relentless assault by Israel, our collective silence resonates with a deafening hypocrisy that stains the conscience of our profession. As physicians and healers, we are not mere bystanders to the systematic destruction of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure. With each targeted attack, each hospital reduced to rubble, we bear witness to a humanitarian catastrophe unfolding before our eyes. Yet, in the face of such blatant injustice, our voices are muted, our outrage stifled by the specter of complicity and fear. We cannot ignore the stark reality that over 450 documented attacks on Gaza’s healthcare system have left its once vibrant network in ruins. Doctors and nurses, the custodians of healing, are targeted with impunity, their lives sacrificed on the altar of political expediency. Yet, our silence speaks volumes, betraying the very principles we swore to uphold. It is not enough to merely recite the Hippocratic oath; we must embody its principles with unwavering conviction and courage. The time for silence is over; the time for action is now. We must raise our voices in solidarity with the people of Gaza, demanding an end to the indiscriminate violence that has decimated their healthcare system. We must hold those responsible for these atrocities accountable, refusing to be complicit in the face of injustice. Our profession demands more than passive observance; it requires active engagement, moral courage, and a steadfast commitment to uphold the sanctity of human life. Let us break the chains of silence that bind us, speaking truth to power and advocating for the rights of the oppressed. In the crucible of Gaza’s suffering, let us find the strength to transcend our fears and stand in solidarity with those who have been silenced. Only through collective action and
unwavering resolve can we honor the oath we have sworn and reclaim the moral integrity of our profession. The time for silence is over; the time for healing is now. Together, let us raise our voices and shine a light on the darkness that threatens to engulf us. For in the end, it is not our words that define us, but our actions, our courage, and our commitment to justice.