Dr Rehiana Ali has been suspended on an interim basis by an Interim Orders Tribunal at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service following complaints by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about her social media posts. Her suspension for 18 months subject to review has been ordered pending the conclusion of a full General Medical Council (GMC) investigation into her behaviour.
The interim suspension does not constitute a definitive finding by the GMC of any misconduct on the part of Dr Ali. Allegations of misconduct and Dr Ali’s response to them will be considered by the GMC in the full investigation.
Dr Ali is a consultant neurologist, who lists herself as freelance on her LinkedIn profile. Previously she worked as a Clinical Research Fellow at Imperial College London for 10 years. Dr Ali stood as an independent for the Bradford South constituency at the general election this year, coming fifth out of nine candidates.
A GMC spokesperson said:
“Dr Rehiana Ali has been interim suspended pending the conclusion of a full GMC investigation.
An Interim Orders Tribunal of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service imposed the interim suspension on her practice on Friday (20 December).
We are acutely aware of the concerns that have been raised regarding Dr Ali, and we will take action where concerns suggest patient safety or the public’s confidence in doctors may be at risk.”
Dr Ali posted a plethora of messages and images on her personal social media account on X (formerly Twitter): @Rehiana1980.
UKLFI was alerted to a number of these posts by GnasherJew as well as by various individuals.
On 26 October 2024 Dr Ali wrote: “Now let’s just say that Hamas are not terrorists and are legitimate Palestinian resistance. That the UK law was abused at the behest of the Israeli lobby and they need to be de-proscribed. Here’s a helping hand – it was written in Oct 2023. In case it takes you another year to state the obvious. It IS legal to disagree with the alw whilst abiding bit it – however ridiculous it is” She posted this above Arabic writing on a green background.
On 24 October 2024 she wrote: “Israel will lose. They’ve just turned Sinwar into a legend. A male role model”.
On 13 October 2024 she reposted a message saying “Martyred Nasrallah’s last message to the tumor state. His spirit is burning Satanyahu from the grave. God is great”, with an image of Nasrallah, the former leader of Hizbollah.
On 11 September 2024, the anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York, she reposted a quote from Osama Bin Laden denying that he planned these attacks. She also reposted another message that said “The hijackers on 9/11 had Israeli Hebrew accents. It’s probably nothing”.
On 18 September 2024 she posted a message saying “Most of us feel this way. They’re sick, twisted, deranged, maniacal, inhumane Demonic. Israel can’t end soon enough for me”.
On 22 October 2024 she accused Israel of organ theft and said “Everything about Israel is grotesque.”
On 1 November 2024 she posted: “Israelis should be banned from everything. Love it.”
On 18 September 2024 she wrote “Israelis should not be allowed near humanity. Not near our food, water supply, our technology. They are dangerous. There’s nothing they will not do. Demons.”
On 3 November 2024 she posted: “Israel … wouldn’t the world be a nicer place without thieves, cheats, pedophiles and genocidal maniacs? not to mention blackmailers!”
On 1 November 2024 she reposted “Another IDF officer died today. He was injured in Gaza and died today. Rest in hell pig (pig emoji)”
On 29 October 2024 she commented on the news that around 800 Israeli soldiers have been killed with the comment “music to one’s ears. Fewer child killing demons.”
Caroline Turner, director of UKLFI commented: “We are grateful that the Interim Orders Tribunal has in this case decided on an interim suspension.”