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Belgian Doctor Suspended for Antisemitic Medical Report

9/4/2025

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Dr. Qassem Arkawazy, a Belgian radiologist, was suspended for labeling a 9-year-old patient as "Jewish (Israeli)" in her medical report.
The Jewish Information and Documentation Center filed complaints, leading to investigations of Arkawazy's antisemitic social media posts.
This incident highlights a concerning trend of increasing antisemitism in healthcare across Western countries.

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Story summary

Dr. Qassem Arkawazy, a Belgian radiologist, was suspended for labeling a 9-year-old patient as "Jewish (Israeli)" in her medical report.
The Jewish Information and Documentation Center filed complaints, leading to investigations of Arkawazy's antisemitic social media posts.
This incident highlights a concerning trend of increasing antisemitism in healthcare across Western countries.