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Surgeon Shares Stories of Humanitarian Medical Work in Gaza
His presentation is 7 p.m. April 14 at Tomson Hall 280, St. Olaf College.
Amid falling bombs, electricity blackouts and medical personnel stretched to the breaking point, Dr. Mads Gilbert was only one of two Westerners to witness the 2008-09 Israeli bombing of Gaza.
Dr. Gilbert will talk about those harrowing days 16 days and the countless people who touched him at a free event in Northfield. His presentation is 7 p.m. April 14 at Tomson Hall 280, . The event is free and open to the public. Gilbert will answer questions and sign books after his talk. Refreshments will be served.
Gilbert and Dr. Erik Fosse are co-authors of Eyes in Gaza, their day-by-day account of their experiences during “Operation Cast lead,” the Israeli military’s devastating attack on Gaza from Dec. 27, 2008, to Jan. 18, 2009. They worked around the clock with Palestinian doctors to provide medical attention to the wounded and the dying during the bombardment. They also contributed to some of the rare news reports that came out of Gaza during the assault.
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The Israeli operation turned the overwhelming force of some of the world’s most deadly and sophisticated military technology against a more or less unarmed population trapped within a crowded, confined territory.
The doctors have been interviewed by the BBC, CBS, CNN, ABC, Independent, Sky News, and New York Times about their experiences.
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Gilbert is professor and clinical head of emergency medicine at the University of North Norway, Tromsø. Gilbert’s clinical and professional skills and his record of international humanitarian activism and courage have led many to consider him Norway’s most celebrated surgeon.
Gilbert’s talk is sponsored by Oles for Justice in Palestine, with support from Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel. His tour in the US has been made possible by the Carol Chomsky Memorial Fund.
NJP is an ecumenical group of community members who organize local events to educate and advocate for justice and peace in Palestine/Israel. Members of the committee are available to speak about their experiences in Palestine/Israel.
Contact Jonathan or Barbara Hill at 645-7329 or info@njpmn.org for more information.
Editor's note: Submitted by Northfielders for Justice in Palestine/Israel
IF YOU GO
WHAT: Dr. Mads Gilbert talks about witnessing the 2008-09 Israeli bombing of Gaza
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14
WHERE: Tomson Hall 280, St. Olaf College
WHO: Free and open to the public
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