A U.S. Doctor Survived a Deadly Strike in Gaza. He Still Plans to Return: 'Somebody's Got to Go Do This'

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Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a U.S. trauma surgeon, survived an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza.
The strike on March 23, 2025, killed two people, including one of Sidhwa's patients.
Sidhwa, who has worked in various global conflict zones, plans to return to Gaza despite the risks and his mother's concerns.
The article notes a significant increase in violent incidents affecting aid workers globally, with Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo being hotspots.
Dr. Michael Samotowka, another trauma surgeon, travels to Ukraine and stresses the importance of protecting healthcare providers who offer essential services.
Both doctors advocate for adherence to the Geneva Conventions and suggest measures like withholding U.S. weapons from nations that attack aid workers and hospitals.

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