New Delhi:
The Royal Bahrain Hospital has fired a doctor of Indian origin after he allegedly posted anti-Palestinian tweets on his social media account. Dr. Sunil Rao, in a series of posts on
His posts in support of Israel came as nearly 3,000 people in Gaza have been killed in Israel’s reprisal of a Hamas attack.
Announcing his dismissal from We would like to confirm that his tweets and ideology are personal and do not reflect the views and values of the hospital.”
“This is a violation of our code of conduct and we have taken appropriate legal action and his services have been terminated with immediate effect,” the hospital added.
— RoyalBahrainHospital (@RBHospital) October 19, 2023
Dr. Rao has also issued an apology acknowledging that his comments were insensitive.
“I would like to apologize for the statement I posted on this platform. It was insensitive in the context of the current event. As a physician, all lives matter. I deeply respect this country, its people and its religion as I live here for many years.” the past ten years,” he said on X.
I would like to apologize for the statement I posted on this platform.
It was insensitive in the context of the current event. As a doctor, all lives matter. I deeply respect this country, its people and its religion, having been here for the past 10 years.
This is the case— SUNIL J RAO (@shilpasunil_rao) October 19, 2023
There are new concerns that Israel’s war with Hamas will lead to a wider conflict in the energy-producing Middle East, after the US said its military bases in Iraq and Syria are increasingly under attack. A US destroyer also shot down cruise missiles and drones launched at Israel by Yemen-based Houthi militants.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt remains closed, even as the US and Europe push for it to open to allow humanitarian aid to the area.
