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IFSW Votes on Potential Suspension of Israeli Social Workers

2/11/2026

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The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) will vote on February 18 to suspend or expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) over alleged complicity in atrocities in the Hamas war.
The motion was proposed by Irish Social Workers Union and follows requests from associations, including Palestinian Union of Social Workers.
IFSW President Joachim Mumba said the IUSW's combat involvement contradicts IFSW.
Jewish Social Work Consortium calls selective enforcement.

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The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) will vote on February 18 to suspend or expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers (IUSW) over alleged complicity in atrocities in the Hamas war.
The motion was proposed by Irish Social Workers Union and follows requests from associations, including Palestinian Union of Social Workers.
IFSW President Joachim Mumba said the IUSW's combat involvement contradicts IFSW.
Jewish Social Work Consortium calls selective enforcement.