URGENT UPDATE: A senior paediatrician in London is under scrutiny after the General Medical Council (GMC) referred her to a disciplinary tribunal for tweets openly defending Hamas. Dr. Ellen Kriesels, a consultant at Whittington Hospital in North London, has made multiple inflammatory posts on social media, provoking widespread outrage.
In a controversial tweet, Dr. Kriesels criticized Jewish perspectives on the ongoing conflict, stating, “Some Jews… say [October 7] was a pogrom… Always trying to frame the Jews as victims. So ridiculous.” She has also expressed her views on civilian casualties in Gaza, claiming the deaths of Hamas members should not be categorized as murder, labeling them as “political party and oppressed resistance fighters.”
Dr. Kriesels has further stirred controversy by asserting that “Jewish supremacy” is prevalent in the Jewish community, stating, “Jewish supremacy is the ideology at the root of all this evil.” Her statements have sparked significant backlash, especially among Jewish organizations and community leaders.
Authorities confirm that Dr. Kriesels was removed from her post at the hospital last month. She is scheduled to appear before the tribunal on November 14, where a decision will be made regarding her medical practice. The Whittington NHS Health Trust stated, “We can confirm that we have heard the concerns raised about one of our employees. There is no place at Whittington Health for any form of discrimination.”
In addition to her online activity, Dr. Kriesels has participated in several pro-Palestine protests, where she was photographed holding an Israeli flag with a provocative message. The GMC has stated it will not comment further on the upcoming tribunal.
This situation raises serious questions about the responsibilities of medical professionals and the repercussions of their public statements. As the tribunal date approaches, the healthcare community and the public await further developments in this contentious case.
Stay tuned for updates as more information emerges.
