Māori doctors in solidarity with Palestine – an open response

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Māori doctors in solidarity with Palestine – an open response

Jonathan Simon
Jonathan Simon
RNZCGP distinguished fellow and former primary care leader Jonathan Simon

RNZCGP distinguished fellow Jonathan Simon responds to an article published on nzdoctor.co.nz regarding an open letter of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza signed by Māori doctors, students and academics

Some years ago, I spoke on the Waitangi Marae near Te Puke. When I gave my whakapapa, I mentioned that I was descended from the Israelite tribe of Lev