Witnessing the Destruction of Gaza
2.45pm
Queenscliff Town Hall, 50 Learmonth Street

Palestinian-Australian surgeon Dr Bushra Othman shares powerful insights into the extraordinary work of Australian volunteer medics on the ground in Palestine. She discusses The Weight of Witness, the new book she has edited documenting 40 medics’ experiences in Gaza, and explores how the IHRA definition of antisemitism will affect healthcare workers’ ability to speak openly about their service. With Bob Carr.

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