The Israeli Medical Association has also joined the strikes
As strikes continue across Israel, a doctor has explained why he and his colleagues have joined this protest action
Professor Yehuda Ullmann, head of the surgery department at Rambam Hospital in Haifa, told Reuters that striking is difficult for doctors who strive to care for the lives and health of patients
However, he added, we are now in very, very difficult circumstances. We and the entire country are in a tough situation because of the hostages. We cannot remain indifferent, and that’s why we joined the strike