- Organ Theft: NGO Accuses Israel of Harvesting Organs from Deceased Palestinians
- Controversy Sparks: Israel Under Scrutiny for Organ Extraction from Palestinian Bodies
Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has accused Israel of organ theft from deceased Palestinians, calling for an independent international investigation. The NGO voiced concerns over reports from medical professionals in Gaza, alleging the extraction of organs from bodies released by Israel. They claimed evidence of Israeli forces seizing bodies from hospitals and mass graves, leading to suspicions of organ theft.
Israel has denied these accusations, labeling them as “antisemitic.” However, reports of organ harvesting have persisted for years, with claims ranging from medical research to transplantation into Israeli patients. The use of Jewish doctrine to justify such actions amid the conflict with Palestinians has drawn stark criticism. Israel has one of the largest skin banks in the world and has faced criticism that the skin has been harvested from Palestinian bodies and prisoners.
In addition to organ theft, Euro-Med Monitor accused Israel of retaining Palestinian bodies as a punitive measure, depriving families of the opportunity for burial. This practice, viewed as a violation of international law, has been ongoing, with hundreds of bodies reportedly held by Israeli authorities. Euro-Med called for Israel to adhere to international law and uphold the dignity of deceased individuals, particularly during times of armed conflict.
