Israel is killing doctors so Gaza can never heal from genocide

Lubnah prayed that the women’s bodies would be the last ones to die in a bombing after their parents, sister, and husband were killed. Dr. Marwan al-Sultan, one of the only two surviving cardiologists in the Strip, was one of the country’s most well-known doctors and director of the Indonesian Hospital.

Along with his wife Dhikra, their daughter Lamees, his sister Amneh, and Lubnah’s husband Mohammed, his son-in-law, were killed on July 2 by an Israeli bomb.

After evacuating their home in Jabalia in accordance with instructions from the Israeli occupation forces (IOF), the family had been living in an apartment there, which Israel had designated as “safe.” Despite the daily struggles of Israeli occupation, the so-called “Chalet area” in western Gaza City once provided families with time to relax and enjoy themselves.

No other building was destroyed, despite the fact that the bomb targeted Dr. Marwan directly in the room. Lubnah stayed alive because she had prepared food downstairs. Because they were away from the house, Omar, Ahmad, and Nimr, her brothers, also, managed to survive.

Dr. Marwan and his son Omar had a hopeful vision the day before his death when they learned of a potential ceasefire.

When a ceasefire is reached, we’ll first return home. In a month or two, we can resume operations as we did before thanks to everyone’s efforts. The hospital will then be rebuilt, he said. His father gave him inspiration.

Dr. Marwan was buried with him in his dreams.

The prayers of his daughter Lubnah were not answered. There were still victims in the genocide.

Another doctor, Dr. Musa Hamdan Khafaja, a consultant at Nasser Hospital in terms of obstetrics and gynecology, was killed on July 4. The attack and attack were both terrifyingly similar. Dr. Musa had flocked to al-Mawasi, another “safe zone,” and had also complied with the IOF’s orders, and had fled his home there. He pitched a tent there to provide for his family. Their grave was in that tent.

His wife and three young children, Shaza and Judi, and Adel, also passed away. His son Amr was the only one to survive.

Both men had dedicated their careers to ending bombings and hospital sieges while remaining with their patients.

Dr. Musa became the 71st healthcare worker to pass away in the previous 50 days, while Dr. Marwan was the 70th. According to the Government Media Office in Gaza, their deaths bring the total number of medical professionals who have died since October 2023 to at least 1, 580. Every two days since the start of the conflict, Israel has killed five medical professionals, or 16 of them, each week.

The most renowned medical professionals from Gaza are just a few of the victims of the genocide. Dr. Omar Farwana, the former dean of the Islamic University of Gaza, Dr. Rafat Lubbad, the director of Hamad Hospital for Artificial Limbs, Dr. Soma Baroud, a well-known obstetrician-gynaecologist, Dr. Sayeed Joudeh, the last orthopedic surgeon in northern Gaza, Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, the head of a women’s hospital in Beit Lahiya

On the way to work, Dr. Soma and Dr. Sayeed were killed. In Israeli custody, Dr. Adnan and Dr. Iyad passed away.

Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the hospital’s director, has been detained since December 2024, along with more than 180 others in Israeli detention facilities.

A primary target continues to be the medical infrastructure, which is protected by international humanitarian law. Since the start of the war, 734 of these attacks have been documented by the World Health Organization. Hospitals have been converted into graveyards, according to Wikipedia.

This is deliberate destruction of Gaza’s capacity to live, not collateral damage. Every doctor who has been murdered demonstrates the loss of years of training, commitment, and the potential to save lives. Gaza’s capacity to heal, survive, and endure is being destroyed by each bombed hospital. Futures have been destroyed in these lives, not just lost ones.

In Gaza right now, this is the case. It has little to do with Israel’s stated military goals of bringing down Hamas and ensuring the release of the captured on October 7, 2023.

Instead, it’s what I like to call the “destruction of al-Ibah.” Al-Ibdah is the complete destruction of a people’s social, cultural, intellectual, and biological continuity, a process known as “absolute erasure.” And one of the most important parts of it is to kill medical workers.

Mohammed, Lubnah’s husband, was a Palestine Magazine journalist before he was killed, and they both spent one and a half years in Israel. He confided to Lubnah after his release that he felt that a death that he had experienced would have been preferable to what he had endured while imprisoned. She was deeply shaken by his confession.

Today, Lubna says, “Enough, please. Enough said, “Stop this war,” but this one, like her other requests, has already gone unanswered.

BBC soap star accused of rape of one women and abuse of four others as trial confirmed

Scottish actor Iain Robertson has been accused of rape and abusive behaviour involving four women over a 16-year period, from January 2004 to April 2020. The soap star denies all charges against him.

He is best known for his role as Stevie O’Hara in the BBC soap River City. The 44-year-old is facing a total of eight charges and was excused from attending a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, 9 July.

One of the most serious allegations involves the alleged rape of a woman on multiple occasions between 2018 and 2019. In addition to the rape charge, Robertson is accused of engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour, including psychological manipulation.

According to prosecutors, his alleged conduct included kicking household objects, grabbing the woman by the neck, persistently messaging and calling her, sending her unwanted gifts, and attempting to intimidate her into not contacting police.






Scottish actor Iain Robertson has been accused of rape and abusive behaviour involving four women
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The BBC has not yet commented on the allegations.

Robertson faces additional serious allegations beyond those already known. According to the indictment, he is accused of breach of the peace and assault against one woman, involving shouting, swearing, and making offensive remarks. It is also alleged that he poured wine over her during an incident.

Further charges include two assaults and threatening behaviour towards another woman over three years. Prosecutors say he attempted to control her movements, isolate her from loved ones, and persistently contacted her, even sending unwanted gifts to her workplace.

Physical violence is alleged, including lunging at her, causing a fall, and dragging her by the hair.






Iain stars in BBC's River City


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Robertson is also accused of abusive conduct toward a fourth woman, reportedly behaving aggressively, making sexual comments, and physically pushing her.

Defence lawyer Gary Allan KC confirmed a special defence of consent has been submitted for one charge. He stated, “A joint minute of agreed evidence has been settled between parties and Mr Robertson pleads not guilty.”

Both sides agreed to set the trial for June 2026 at Glasgow’s High Court, with the hearing expected to last six days.

Released on bail, Robertson’s acting career includes roles in River City since 2017, Small Faces, Grange Hill, Rab C Nesbitt, and Sea of Souls.

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BBC soap star accused of rape of one women and abuse of four others as trial confirmed

Scottish actor Iain Robertson has been accused of rape and abusive behaviour involving four women over a 16-year period, from January 2004 to April 2020. The soap star denies all charges against him.

He is best known for his role as Stevie O’Hara in the BBC soap River City. The 44-year-old is facing a total of eight charges and was excused from attending a hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday, 9 July.

One of the most serious allegations involves the alleged rape of a woman on multiple occasions between 2018 and 2019. In addition to the rape charge, Robertson is accused of engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour, including psychological manipulation.

According to prosecutors, his alleged conduct included kicking household objects, grabbing the woman by the neck, persistently messaging and calling her, sending her unwanted gifts, and attempting to intimidate her into not contacting police.






Scottish actor Iain Robertson has been accused of rape and abusive behaviour involving four women
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BBC)

The BBC has not yet commented on the allegations.

Robertson faces additional serious allegations beyond those already known. According to the indictment, he is accused of breach of the peace and assault against one woman, involving shouting, swearing, and making offensive remarks. It is also alleged that he poured wine over her during an incident.

Further charges include two assaults and threatening behaviour towards another woman over three years. Prosecutors say he attempted to control her movements, isolate her from loved ones, and persistently contacted her, even sending unwanted gifts to her workplace.

Physical violence is alleged, including lunging at her, causing a fall, and dragging her by the hair.






Iain stars in BBC's River City


Iain stars in BBC’s River City
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54)

Robertson is also accused of abusive conduct toward a fourth woman, reportedly behaving aggressively, making sexual comments, and physically pushing her.

Defence lawyer Gary Allan KC confirmed a special defence of consent has been submitted for one charge. He stated, “A joint minute of agreed evidence has been settled between parties and Mr Robertson pleads not guilty.”

Both sides agreed to set the trial for June 2026 at Glasgow’s High Court, with the hearing expected to last six days.

Released on bail, Robertson’s acting career includes roles in River City since 2017, Small Faces, Grange Hill, Rab C Nesbitt, and Sea of Souls.

For confidential support, call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit womensaid.co.uk If you or your family have lost a friend or family member through fatal domestic abuse, AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) can offer specialist and expert support and advocacy. For more info visit www.aafda.org.uk

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Geri Horner’s heartbreak over Christian’s Red Bull exit as she makes decision on future

Geri Horner is unhappy over her husband Christian Horner’s decision to leave Red Bull, claims a source close to the family, with the former singer making a decision on their future

Following the news that Christian Horner has exited his role as Red Bull Team Principal, a source close to the family has revealed to Mirror that his wife Geri has made a ‘big decision’ about their future after being left ‘unhappy’ with his career change.

Earlier today, it was reported that Christian was axed from his position as the Red Bull Team Principal. In a statement released by Red Bull, the team said: “Red Bull has released Christian Horner from his operational duties with effect from today [Wednesday 9 July 2025] and has appointed Laurent Mekies as CEO of Red Bull Racing.”

Geri Horner is unhappy over her husband Christian Horner’s decision to leave Red Bull, claims a source close to the family(Image: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Christian and Geri have been married since 2015, with the latter sticking by her husband following claims of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by him towards a female colleague last year – which he denied and was cleared of following an investigation.

And now, a source tells Mirror that while Geri is yet again supporting her husband during the new career news, it’s not an easy decision. “Geri is going to stand by her man and is supporting him fully. Image means so much to her, but behind closed doors she isn’t happy about the attention this brings.”

Infiniti Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner and Geri Halliwell pose after the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 7, 2014 in Monza, Italy.
Christian and Geri have been married since 2015, with the source claiming the latter is ‘standing by her man’(Image: Getty Images)

The statement from Red Bull, which was released earlier today, went on to include quotes from Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of Red Bull’s Corporate Projects and Investments, thanking Christian for his work with the team.

The news comes after a rocky twelve months for Christian, who was cleared of any wrongdoing by Red Bull last year after a three-week investigation into the claims of inappropriate behaviour. However, the outcome was plagued as messages allegedly sent between Christian and a member of staff at Red Bull’s Formula One team were mysteriously leaked less than 24 hours later.

At the time, Geri put on a united front with her husband and shortly stepped out hand-in-hand with the him as they made a joint appearance at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

But now, the source says Christian’s exit from Red Bull has Geri worried more attention will be placed on their relationship.

Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner celebrates with his wife Geri Horner
Geri is said to be worried the limelight will yet again be on her relationship with Christian(Image: Getty Images)

“Image means so much to Geri and she knows everyone will relate it back to the leaked messages and what went on last year, so it’s not easy for her.”

Geri and Christian have been married since 2015 and share eight-year-old son Montague. While they have a blended family from their respective previous relationships; with Geri a mum to daughter Bluebell, 18, and Christian sharing daughter Olivia with his ex-wife, Beverley Allen.

Following Christian’s investigation, a source told The Sun that the allegations had come as a “shock” to mum-of-two Geri, with an insider telling The Sun: “People think Geri was just blindly standing by her man through the whole thing, but it’s not like that at all.”

When the allegations first came out, the source claimed, the Spice Girls star naturally had questions.

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“It was a shock to both of them when the allegations blew up – they never saw it coming and a lot of people were spreading hurtful rumours, but it was all untrue, they are in a really good place right now.”

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Line-out ability is my back-row edge – Lions’ Chessum

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Ollie Chessum says he is relishing his opportunity in the back row as the versatile England forward zeros in on a spot in the British and Irish Lions Test squad.

Chessum started at blindside flanker in the 36-24 win over the Brumbies on Wednesday, scoring a try after 14 minutes and narrowly missing out on another as he was held up over the line late on.

Only two of his 28 Test appearances for England have been back-row starts, but the 24-year-old – more usually a second row – says his set-piece experience is an advantage over his rivals for a place in the squad for the 19 July series opener against Australia.

“But all sorts really. I think that when I get the ball in my hands on the edges I can make a real difference. Playing six frees you up to be both on the edge and in the middle.

“I have had to work at it, but since I have been 20 or 21 I have played in and around the back row at Leicester.

“I have had hints of it with England – with the players we have there it works nicely in a bit of rotation. I do really enjoy it.

“The coaches have been great with me because obviously we have not had that much time to prepare and train so they have freed me up and let me go to work.

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The win over the Brumbies marked Chessum’s first back-row start for the Lions. He came off the bench and into the second row against the Western Force and started at lock against Queensland Reds.

He also finished the match in Canberra in the second row, swapping in after Henry Pollock replaced Joe McCarthy just before the hour.

Head coach Andy Farrell has emphasised the importance of players’ versatility to ensure his side can adapt tactically and cover injuries during the game.

The Lions have also prioritised having a line-out jumper in the back row on recent tours with Courtney Lawes starting all three Tests in South Africa in 2021 and Peter O’Mahony captaining the side in the first Test against New Zealand four years earlier.

Some observers have pegged the fixtures against the Brumbies – the strongest Australian province in this year’s Super Rugby competition – as a dry run for Farrell’s Test line-up.

However, Chessum says that with another warm-up game to come against an invitational Australia and New Zealand XV in Adelaide on Saturday – and the hectic schedule leading into the first Test on 19 July – he is taking every day as it comes.

“I don’t know what to expect!” he said of the series opener in Brisbane.

“These past two weeks has been an absolute blur. You play a game, you are on a flight, we land in the next city, we have a captains’ run and then we are playing again.

“It has been really enjoyable but, as far as what is to come next weekend, as a squad we will see where we want to take the game.

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