At least 80 Jewish doctors and medical professionals resigned from the South African Medical Association (SAMA) after it suspended all ties with the Israel Medical Association (IMA) last month.

In a statement released on Oct. 4, SAMA said that it was immediately suspending its relationship with the IMA, citing concerns over Gaza.

SAMA said its decision “followed a comprehensive review of its professional and bilateral ties with the IMA.” The association is also urging the World Medical Association (WMA) to suspend the IMA’s membership until “meaningful changes” are made.

In its statement, SAMA outlined several conditions for restoring ties with the IMA. These include demanding the release of Palestinian medical personnel, condemning the destruction of Gaza’s health system, rejecting the

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