‘I'd return to Gaza in a heartbeat’: Ghassan Abu Sittah (Part 2)

‘I'd return to Gaza in a heartbeat’: Ghassan Abu Sittah (Part 2) | Real Talk

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“I don’t think we would’ve had the same reaction had there been 10,000 Ukrainian children killed.”
In part two of our interview, we carry on the conversation with Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, the esteemed plastic and reconstructive surgeon who spent 41 days tending to the wounded in Gaza under Israeli bombardment.
In this episode of Real Talk, the British-Palestinian surgeon accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in Gaza. He also talks about how he sees Gaza playing out in British politics, as well as his upbringing and early decision to become a surgeon.
#RealTalk is a Middle East Eye interview show hosted by Mohamed Hashem that delves into the stories and experiences of a diverse range of guests.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Outlook towards international community
04:10 - Dr Abu Sittah’s personal library
08:10 - Met Police at his house
10:10 - White phosphorus wounds
14:14 - Role of ICC?
15:44 - Discussions with British MPs
16:45 - Gaza in British politics
17:40 - Mental health impact
19:30 - What’s his mission now?
21:45 - Does he see himself as a hero?
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@SourceAwareness 5 ай бұрын

“If one has to refer to any of the parties as a terrorist state, one might refer to the Israeli government, because they are the people who are slaughtering defenseless and innocent Arabs in the occupied [Palestinian] territories, and we don’t regard that as acceptable.” - Nelson Mandela (1990)

@meetings3071 5 ай бұрын

Nelson Mandela was a great and wise man. _South Africa 🇿🇦 stands with Palestine, now and forever!_ 🇵🇸

@Belgian_sugarlatte 5 ай бұрын

A living legend a giant amongst giants ❤❤❤

@sanaanwar245 5 ай бұрын

I wish, you could know lovely #DocGhassan ,that we regard you much more than a Hero! You're beyond that anyone could reach that level of heroism! ❤Love, prayers, appreciation, gratitude everything is just for YOU !!👏❤️❤️

@zu1502 5 ай бұрын

People keep saying 10k 20k total . It's 3x more ...

@user-mq3np4mu5l 5 ай бұрын

Heartbreaking! 💔

@j.m.3345 5 ай бұрын

FREE PALESTINE❤❤🇵🇸🇵🇸

@abubetts1846 5 ай бұрын

This war was all about land grabbing never about hostages and Hamas. Natenyahu showed UN a map of new Israel. The original orders is to target civilians under the pretext of targeting Hamas the next stage is to order all Palestinians in Gaza out of Gaza to other countries and last have settlers moved in!

@sherlee123 2 ай бұрын

Sadly it seems to be

@stretchydave 4 ай бұрын

What an amazing human being..... it's people like this that make the world a special place..... courageous and compassionate....

@angelblue52 5 ай бұрын

I don’t think the citizens of the world are allowing it. Everyone is saying ceasefire. We have no power. The leaders of the world have failed these children.

@pluto5746 5 ай бұрын

Our hearts are with you and people of Gaza dear Dr. You have so much dignity and humanity . Your propel are so incredibly resistant . Shame on Israel and US.

@elizazanuso519 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou for sharing his insights, heartbreaking 💔

@saminachoonara353 5 ай бұрын

So well put. The people of Ghaza are of “ immense power and great dignity” and they will liberate all of us from western colonialism and imperialist projects. Just wish they did not have to go through this tremendous suffering to do it. Much respect for all Palestinians and for the doctor.

@jruzi91 5 ай бұрын

Thank you doctor ❤

@masc2855 4 ай бұрын

He is a hero for many. He treats and speaks for the oppressed. Thank you Dr for everything you did and continue to do. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

@mansuramusafir9642 4 ай бұрын

May Allah Almighty bless the doctor and reward him with goodness for his kindness and courage.

@sherlee123 2 ай бұрын

Transparency is an eye-opener for the world

@sarachiba6012 4 ай бұрын

Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah ♥♥

@tehreemamitha8524 3 ай бұрын

I would want so much to ask Dr Abu Sittah how HE copes with the PTSD? Surely he has depression and nightmares? I would love to know about his family especially his wife who must herself have such immense strength to deal with his being away in war zones while she manages the family. More about how he was brought up; his parents. And whether he felt a difference in culture when he went to places like Iraq and Yemen when it came to dealing with patients in intense war situations.

@ruthbrent7048 2 ай бұрын

I’m taking Arabic from a guy from Damascus and he said that even they’re still in survival mode; they’re so focused on getting through life that they can’t really process the trauma that they’ve witnessed.

@Believerofunseen1309 5 ай бұрын

May Allah grant blessed long life for his people.. Ameen

@user-vo6qp2dq3c 4 ай бұрын

Governments do not necessarily reflect the will of its citizens. Youth of todays become governments of tomorrows. 🙏🇵🇸🙏

@willeizlini 5 ай бұрын

"Do you see yourself as a hero?" What kind of a question is that ? What is he supposed to answer? "Yes, I do...I became a doctor to fulfill my dream of being a megalomaniac" Not convinced about the questions asked by the interviewer

@Freepalestine2909 5 ай бұрын

#FREEPALESTINE#FREEFALESTINE

@lowboyyy 5 ай бұрын

because orange man bad

@PocketMarmo04 3 ай бұрын

Why does Hamas keep invading Israel?

@waterbottles4744 5 ай бұрын

What do you count as a "child?"

@HelloHello-zo4dd 5 ай бұрын

Do you have any brain inside your head?

@pluto5746 5 ай бұрын

What do you count as a child ?

@waterbottles4744 5 ай бұрын

Anyone who is an innocent. Not a combatant. Not the silly 18 year old number.@@pluto5746

@tharcussorcus 5 ай бұрын

Evil monster

@laurenceegan6136 5 ай бұрын

*who

@fasipetemitope5739 4 ай бұрын

No mention of Hamas atrocities.?

@artschool673 4 ай бұрын

You have deleted my comment again and it was pro-Palestinian, like this channel. I dont get it. Bye.

@midishh 5 ай бұрын

I can't with his hypocrisy...Israel didn't start this

@user-tu2up4pu1u 5 ай бұрын

Исраил это делает 75 лет на земле, которая приняла их, посчитав за людей!!! Зачем они это сделали, только беды и оккупации своей земли. Неблагодарные, бесчеловечные кровопийцы

@tharcussorcus 5 ай бұрын

You are a) wrong (75 years of brutal colonial occupation) and b) evil for trying to downplay genocide and the mass murder and maiming of thousands and thousands of children.