Introducing Our New Report: Israel’s Medical Field: A Force for Global Good in the Face of Misguided Boycott Calls
At We Believe in Israel (WBII), we are committed to defending truth and fairness in the discourse surrounding Israel. In recent months, a troubling and divisive narrative has emerged from the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, who has called for a global medical boycott of Israel. Such a proposal not only distorts the facts but threatens to undermine one of the most vital and universally respected aspects of humanity—healthcare.
Our new report, Israel’s Medical Field: A Force for Global Good in the Face of Misguided Boycott Calls, was born out of a necessity to respond to this rhetoric with clarity, evidence, and compassion.
Why This Report Matters
Israel is a global leader in healthcare, not just within its borders but far beyond. From life-saving innovations like the PillCam and CAR-T immunotherapy to its humanitarian missions in disaster-stricken areas such as Haiti and Turkey, Israel’s medical sector exemplifies the principles of healing and compassion. It is a field that transcends politics, offering solutions that save lives and improve health outcomes across the globe.
A call to boycott this vital sector is not just impractical—it is profoundly unethical. It politicises a domain that should remain a sanctuary of neutrality and collaboration, jeopardising the lives of the very people it claims to support, including Palestinians who receive life-saving treatments in Israeli hospitals.
What the Report Covers
Our report highlights:
- Israel’s Pioneering Medical Contributions: Showcasing innovations and breakthroughs that have transformed healthcare globally.
- Humanitarian Outreach and Aid: Demonstrating Israel’s consistent commitment to saving lives in regions affected by conflict, disaster, and poverty.
- Ethical and Practical Implications: Exposing how a boycott would harm vulnerable populations, disrupt global healthcare, and violate the principles of universal medical ethics.
- The Bias Behind the Boycott: Contextualising Francesca Albanese’s troubling track record of disproportionate focus on Israel, while neglecting pressing global human rights crises.
Why We Felt Compelled to Act
At WBII, we believe that silence in the face of misinformation and injustice is not an option. A medical boycott is more than an attack on Israel—it is an affront to the principles of medicine, a betrayal of the vulnerable, and a dangerous precedent for politicising healthcare. This report is our contribution to ensuring that truth prevails, that Israel’s life-saving contributions are recognised, and that the international community resists divisive and harmful rhetoric.
We invite you to read the report, share its findings, and join us in championing fairness, collaboration, and the universal values that make medicine a force for good in an increasingly divided world.
