Dr Rahmeh Aladwan and Dr Rehiana Ali both faced professional tribunals after speaking out against Israel’s assault on Palestinians.
Backed by the power of the Israeli lobby and under pressure from the media, attempts were made to silence them, suspend them and end their medical careers. In this interview, they share their experiences of fighting back, the political pressures behind their cases and why refusing to apologise or compromise was essential.
They explain what their victories mean for free speech for healthcare workers in Britain, for the wider struggle for justice in Palestine and respond to threats from Health Secretary Wes Streeting.