GMC investigates newly elected Lewisham councillor over anti-Israel posts
The General Medical Council (GMC) has opened a fitness to practice investigation into Dr Rebecca Jones, a Lewisham GP and Green Party councillor, after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) raised concerns about a series of social media posts attacking Israel, Zionists and Israelis. Dr Jones, who uses the name “The
World Medical Association urged to Reject Calls to Suspend Israeli Medical Association
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the President of the World Medical Association (WMA) urging it to reject calls to suspend the Israel Medical Association (IMA) from membership of the international body. UKLFI argues that suspension of the IMA would amount to collective professional punishment imposed not for
Concerns Raised Over Political Leaflets Distributed Outside UCLH
Inflammatory anti-Israel leaflets are being distributed outside hospital premises, urging patients to wear pro-Palestine symbols while visiting clinics and GPs. The leaflets, entitled “Hands Off Our Healthworkers”, were handed out near University College London Hospital (UCLH) on 17 June 2026. They appear to be produced by the campaign group Global Health BDS
UKLFI Welcomes Lord Mann’s Report on Antisemitism in the NHS
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) welcomes Lord Mann’s review into antisemitism in the NHS and the Government’s acceptance of its recommendations. The review’s conclusion that Jewish staff and patients have experienced hostility, exclusion and discrimination within parts of the NHS is consistent with the evidence that UKLFI has encountered in
King’s College Hospital investigates Consultant Ranjeet Brar following his speech outside US Embassy
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is reviewing concerns about one of its consultants after he made an allegedly antisemitic, pro-terror speech outside the US Embassy on 4 April 2026. Mr Ranjeet Brar, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), has, according to its
Hospital Trust Changes Uniform Policy after doctor refuses to remove Palestine Flag from lanyard
Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has amended its uniform policy following representations from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and staff regarding the display of political symbols in clinical settings. On 13 February 2026, UKLFI wrote to the Trust concerning a doctor who had been wearing a Palestinian flag
UCLH Reaffirms Ban on Political Symbols After Complaint from Jewish Patients
University College London Hospital will be reminding all staff that wearing, displaying, or circulating political symbols, messages, or materials within Trust premises is not acceptable. This follows an incident of a receptionist displaying a Free Palestine wristband, in view of Jewish patients. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) wrote to Chief
Tribunal Decision challenged in Dr Abu-Sitta Case
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has confirmed that it is reviewing a decision of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) concerning Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has made a detailed submission to the PSA raising serious concerns about the decision and has asked the PSA to consider referring
GMC bans Dr Sian Arfon from posting about Gaza and Israel as investigation continues
The General Medical Council (GMC) has banned a Welsh GP from posting about the Israel and Palestine on social media after an Interim Orders Tribunal imposed formal restrictions on her medical registration. This followed a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel. Dr Sian Arfon, a partner of a GP practise
Dr Rahmeh Aladwan Suspended
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) has imposed a 15-month interim suspension on Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, a trainee in Trauma and Orthopaedics, following extensive concerns about antisemitic, extremist, and pro-terrorist social media posts. The decision, issued on 26 November 2025, follows a series of complaints from members of the public