"Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, who is training to become a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, was held days before a hearing on whether she is fit to practise. In a video of her arrest in south Gloucestershire posted on social media by supporters, a Metropolitan Police officer tells Aladwan the offences related to a speech at a pro-Gaza protest which amounted to calls for the eradication of Israel and implied support for all those involved in armed resistance against Israel, including organisations such as Hamas."
"A hearing on the case is due to take place on Thursday. The officer adds: On October 7, you posted a variety of communications which demonstrated support for Hamas's attack on Israel, an attack which involved murder, rape and kidnap of Israeli citizens, all of which may be considered grossly offensive in character. Aladwan has previously said: As a Palestinian, I have lost dozens of friends and family members in Gaza. I will not be silenced for expressing my grief and my opposition to war crimes."
Dr Rahmeh Aladwan, 31, a junior NHS doctor training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery, was arrested on suspicion of stirring up racial hatred. Police said comments at a pro‑Gaza protest and online implied support for armed resistance against Israel and called for the eradication of Israel, including references to organisations such as Hamas. A Metropolitan Police officer linked October 7 social media posts to apparent support for Hamas's attack on Israel, described as involving murder, rape and kidnap. She is under investigation by the General Medical Council. Officers arrested her in South Gloucestershire on October 21; she was interviewed and released on bail.
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