EL PAÍS interviewed an Israeli surgeon who exposed the inhumane treatment of prisoners in the Israeli army’s Sde Teiman center. Describing how patients are held in dire conditions, the doctor expressed feelings of complicity and guilt.
Despite controversy, Prime Minister Netanyahu pushed for the center to remain open, facing reports of mistreatment and deaths. The doctor, who treated patients there, highlighted the lack of proper medical care amid the ongoing investigations.
The situation at Sde Teiman reflects ethical concerns, with accusations of violations of medical codes and ethical norms. Calls to close the facility and provide better treatment in real hospitals have been made by various organizations.
The doctor admitted feeling complicit in the mistreatment of patients and expressed guilt over his involvement. The ongoing abuses raise questions about the ethical and moral responsibilities of healthcare professionals in such situations.
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