FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Who are the authors of the petition and this website?
We are two colleagues, both specialists in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, who came together in response to the shock and injustice of the current situation. Motivated by a shared sense of responsibility, we decided to take action in an effort to some how help.
Why do we care so much about this?
We believe that by failing to impose sanctions or restrictions, our government and the EU are allowing this to happen—and are therefore complicit. As citizens of Finland and the EU, and as doctors, we feel a responsibility to speak out.
We are shocked that despite this genocide being officially acknowledged by numerous international organizations—including the UN, IAGS, and multiple human rights groups—no effective action is being taken by Finland or the EU.
More broadly, these events challenge the principles we have long upheld in the Nordic countries—education, ethics, justice, and fairness. Staying silent now would mean turning our backs on those ideals.
Finally, we see this as an issue that affects our entire generation. If such injustices are tolerated and international law is applied selectively, it weakens the very systems that are meant to ensure safety and justice for us all.
Why do you condemn only Israel?
We condemn all violence and incitement of violence against innocent civilians—whether Palestinian or Israeli. Every civilian life is equally valuable, and no attack on civilians can ever be justified.
However, what we are witnessing now is not just violence. Israel is carrying out actions that amount to genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, in both Gaza and the West Bank. No act by Hamas—or any other group—can justify such large-scale, systematic targeting of an entire population.
All people deserve to be treated with dignity and fairness, regardless of their ethnicity, nationality, or religion.
What is the situation after Otocber 10th 2025 ceasefire?
Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to act with impunity, committing serious violations of human rights and international law. Civilians are still being killed in Gaza—not only along the so-called “ceasefire lines,” which are not clearly marked or safe for civilians—but also beyond these areas. Under international law, as an occupying power, the Israeli army has a duty to protect civilians—not to harm them.
Israel also continues its policy of collective punishment by severely restricting humanitarian aid to Gaza. Following the near-total destruction of the region, this aid is vital for survival. Blocking it ensures that innocent people continue to die from hunger, lack of medical care, and unsanitary conditions.
Violations persist in the West Bank as well. Palestinians continue to be killed, and their basic rights are systematically denied. Additionally, Israel arbitrarily detains Palestinian civilians—including children and our colleagues in the medical field—who are often subjected to physical and psychological abuse while in custody.
What do we think should happen?
We don’t claim to have all the answers to a conflict that has lasted for 77 years. But like many peace activists—both Palestinian and Israeli—we believe that lasting peace can only be achieved through the guarantee of equal human rights for all people in the region.
De-escalation must begin with education that promotes understanding and empathy, not hatred. And true accountability means that individuals responsible for crimes—on all sides—must face fair, independent, and international justice.
There can be no peace without justice, and no justice without equality.