UK Doctors’ Union Drops Israel-Backed [IHRA] Definition of Antisemitism: Over concerns medics are being punished for opposing Gaza genocide | Novara Media (2026-06-25)
https://novaramedia.com/2026/06/25/uk-doctors-union-drops-israel-backed-definition-of-antisemitism/
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>> The British Medical Association (#BMA) has voted to drop the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (#IHRA) definition of antisemitism over fears it had a “chilling” effect on free speech, including support for #Palestine.
>> The IHRA definition regards certain criticisms of Israel – including that its existence is a racist endeavour – as antisemitic. In the UK, it has been widely adopted by the national government, policing and local authorities.
>> The definition was officially adopted by Israel’s government in 2017. Doctors voted to drop it at the BMA’s annual meeting on Tuesday over fears that medics are being punished for their views on international politics…
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