Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah is a British-Palestinian plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in craniofacial surgery, trauma-related injuries, and conflict medicine. His career has been marked by extensive work in conflict zones, particularly in Gaza, where he has provided critical medical assistance during numerous conflicts, including the 2023-24 Gaza genocide. His description of the horrors he saw in Gaza include testimony that he treated patients suffering from white phosphorus burns. He shared testimony with Scotland Yard and ,in January 2024, met with International Criminal Court investigators in The Hague. He was elected Rector of the University of Glasgow in March 2024. His activism led to travel bans in Germany and France, later overturned by legal efforts.

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