Victoria Rose

Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. Middle East Project and former Israeli peace negotiator, shares insights on the complex dynamics of the Gaza conflict and the ongoing ceasefire negotiations. Zahra Imam, newly graduated chaplain from Harvard, discusses her powerful commencement speech addressing social justice. Victoria Rose, a British surgeon, recounts her experiences volunteering in Gaza, emphasizing the dire humanitarian challenges and the critical need for aid amidst a health crisis. Together, they shed light on activism, resilience, and the international response to these pressing issues.

In this discussion, Victoria Rose, a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, shares harrowing insights about the dire humanitarian conditions, revealing the overwhelming injuries and fatalities among civilians. Bara Zuhaili, a Vascular Surgeon with two volunteering stints in Gaza, highlights the profound long-term effects of the crisis on health and well-being. They delve into the severe medical shortages faced by healthcare professionals and the psychological and physical impact of ongoing famine on the population, underscoring an urgent call for support.

Victoria Rose, a consultant plastic surgeon from the UK and chair of the SAC, shares her gripping experiences in Gaza. She reveals the daunting challenges of performing surgery without standard tools and how she innovatively uses vinegar to combat infections. Highlighting the alarming rise in severe injuries among children, she discusses the urgent need for training local surgeons and the pivotal role of plastic surgery in post-conflict recovery. Victoria also advocates for support, underscoring the importance of humanitarian efforts in these trying circumstances.