'Half of my patients in Gaza are children', says reconstructive surgeon | James O'Brien on LBC
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- Reconstructive surgeon Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, who treated people in Gaza, tells James O'Brien that the devastation there compared to other war zones is the 'difference between a flood and a tsunami'.
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The fact that Starmer and Sunak haven’t done anything to stop this is a national disgrace!
You need to read up on who is fuelling these wars!
But they were quick to cut funding to aid organisation.
Our politicians are so disconnected with the public.
Agree, Sunak is too busy funding wars and his wife's business than to worry about anything else.
People don't forget what Labour and tories have done! Remember this in ELECTION TIME
@@rb1062yes. Israel, the US and UK. They are going after Gazan gas reserves of lef Gaza’s coast.
Why isn't the world listening more to doctors, they know more. And people wonder why children grow up being full of hate.
You only have to listen to the accusations about the doctors to realise why people aren't listening to them. Lots of people have been influenced to believe they are liars and working for Hamas.
I personally believe everything these doctors say. I've seen enough evidence to suggest what's being said is likely true.
That to me is evidence. How can anyone listen to harrowing conversations like this and have no emotion? What a sad world we live in
The only hate is see are university children full of ideological zealotry cancelling those with different views.
because they choose to stay in a active battlefield even after they were warned that there would be a battle there soon? or willingly choose to hang around military buildings when theres a war going on?
There full of hate because that's what there taught
@@shaunwilson3059 where exactly are they supposed to go?
So if this doctor's patients are mostly children, what does it say about the Israelis strategy?
These children are not terrorists they are flesh and blood like any Jewish child.
Not in the minds of the typical Israeli, most of whom don't think the military action goes hard enough.
the Israelis were calling them future terrorists from day 1, this is true genocidal language
Did you hear the doctor condemn hama5 and all terr0rist organisations, that literally hide behind children - NO!
James tried to put words in the doctors mouth, but he wasn't having it.
You should bear in mind this doctor is the one who lied about the al shifa hospital being destroyed and hundreds killed, he then did propaganda with Hamas "press" claiming 1000 were martyred in the "Israeli" strike. He's not to be trusted, even if he's drawing attention to an important issue.
This is the zionist fable of "Amalek" which Netanyahu has weaponised from the extreme fringe, to his party, to mainstream and popular culture as a tool of zionist propaganda.
What an absolute super human this man is. There is no hatred in him, just compassion.
And David Cameron see’s no evidence of war crimes committed 🤢.
Because if they see, they don't get paid blood money
This is the guy that once suggested that the hoodie yobs should have hugs I seem to remember when he was PM wet blanket is this he knows what's going on but labour and conservative are guilty for saying nothing I wish we had some one like Clare Daly
"Show me nothing" plausible deniability
Of courses he’s going to say that whilst him and every other politician in power serve their Zionist masters.
No you're absolutely wrong, he most certainly sees it but either has no choice or just chooses to obey his masters and donors!
This brave doctor has seen the horror of this terrible war
And yet he couldn't bring himself to condemn hama5 for hiding behind innocent civilians, including children!
@@everest9707zzz 🤡
@@everest9707we‘re long past that one.
@@everest9707You 🤡🤡🤡
@@everest9707
Your medication ran out again?
The Israeli government and IDF have single-handedly brought the greatest shame and disrespect that could ever be done to the memory of their ancestors who survived the holocaust.
What would you do in response to oct7th atrocities and kidnapping?
@@HappyCamper84 Not do worse atrocities
@@HappyCamper84"Never Again". Words of the holocaust survivors; HONOUR THEM!!
@@HappyCamper84 October 7th was a response to the injustices they have endured over many decades. Don't pretend it was an unprovoked event.
@@j0bey1 so how did Israel provoke them this time, exactly? By providing water, electricity, aid, emergency medical care and jobs? Hamas didn't. You are blind.
The majority of children won't even get to see someone like him. There are children with partial amputations that have not even been rudimentary treated.
There are children still under the rubble.
Children who can't make it, no follow up, no supplies, no rehabilitation, no artificial limbs, or being changed with growth, no wheel chairs, no infrastructure for wheelchairs to even ride on, children with no parents, no antibiotics, no anesthesia (this was done purposely early)....no justice, no accountability....gaza was already a population of high amputees.
@@babymonalisa
Yes, Hamas need to stop using human shields
@@victormeidan1062 bro more then half of your tanks is gone, what shields you talking about
Never again will I see Israel the same
Not just Israel.Particuliar commentators, journalists, news services, newspapers, politicians and celebrities too.
I've never seen them any differently. Still playing the victim card..
@user-yt5yf4zc5f Agree.
Israel can not stand without the USA and its pillar of victimhood and grievance, and if narcism was a country, it would indefinitely be Israel.
I can’t understand why you didn’t know this all this time nothing new
James O'Brien's greatest hour.
Thank you Mr O'Brien for doing the journalism jettisoned by the fossil media.
You think this is great?
James not pressing his guest to equally condemn hama5 terr0rists?
@@everest9707Why should he?
Exactly, his only Agenda is to bring facts as they happen.@RobPires
@@RobPires why should he press his guest to admit that the organisation that he works for in gaza is causing the problem that he goes there to fix?
Are you a far left raci5t?
@@Hamlet2369 and to be balanced in his reporting.
Or is LBC a terr0rist propaganda radio station?
Ireland stands with Palestine 🇮🇪❤️🇵🇸
No surprise there.
I'm English and so do I. 100%
Welsh here. We stand with Palestine.
@@terrack the Irish know what it is to be oppressed and our people murdered because of their religion etc. Israel illegally occupies Gaza, murders the Palestinians and are surprised if theirs retaliation. Palestinians have the right to defend themselves too!
@@terracktake your hate elsewhere
This doctor is a true superhero, risking his life for decades ❤
He's NOT a Superhero, he's a human being! Why don't we try putting humans in charge of us for a change, instead of the criminal gangs we put in charge every single time, over and over again!?
Israel has traumatized so many. Israel has left a scar on us all.
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You are right it effects all normal people. I am a 74 yrs old ex miner and I have had dreams of about the children of Gaza. It's heartbreaking 😢
19000 children left orphans in Gaza, now that's trauma. My heart is bleeding and belongs to Palestine
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so your saying that the palestinian military attack (oct 7th) that wiped several towns and villages, wasnt traumatizing?
Dr Ghassan represents Hope for Humanity. He is a modern day Saint....Must be honoured with a Nobel Price.
@@Ghost_PM15 🤮🤮🤮🤮
@@Ghost_PM15 hahaha. i mean, the screwballs are present today
@@Ghost_PM15 the doctors are Hamas now? How much do you get paid per post? I know 'Hasbara' is very well funded, so i'd just like to know what the going rate is
He doesn't need a Nobel prize. He already gained enough respect from ordinary people of the world
@@Ghost_PM15you are really sick. Putting’what about Hamas’ n every answer when they talk about a girl losing half her face, plus her legs plus both her parents in one blow is just sick. I hope you get a soul for your next birthday.
He is an extraordinary man, thank you for helping so many innocent and speak up for them.
I can't even imagine the stress of performing an invasive treatment on a child with no anesthetic. And then having to do it again, and again, and again...
In a world gone totally crazy, with no limits to evil and racism, to hear this doctor is like maintaining at least a little hope for humanity.
He gets this power from his creator no wonder how calm he is
Please for humanity’s sake. Stop it
Yes. Hamas stop it.
@elkpaz560 No Israel stop it.
@@elkpaz560how can you still think this is about Hamas and how can you still defend Israel? Do you have no conscious?
HAMAS must stop it. NOW!
HAMAS must stop it. NOW!
Please stop this war on innocent palastinians including women and children
Why do you not ask Hamas also to stop? Oh that does not suit your narrative does it.
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@@norwoodboy6048 gullible 😂
@@norwoodboy6048I know how you're kids turned out 😂😂
@@norwoodboy6048imagine watching an interview about a dr just trying to save the lives of bur ned children and being this hateful ? The lack of humanity is Mind blowing
People like this doctor deserve the noble peace prize not these war criminals and corrupt leaders
Noble peace prize lucky 13 nominees
1. Biden
2. Nathanyahu
3. Sunak
4. Starmer
5. Scholz
6. Macron
7. Ursula
8. Cameron
9. Gallant
10. Ben-Gvir
11. Smotrich
12. Blinken
13. Austin
How can anyone not want a ceasefire
How can anyone not want a permanent solution?
the palestinians have rejected the latest attempts at a peace deal
@@shaunwilson3059From every single news coverage & interview I’ve seen. It is clear that Israel are the ones opposing a ceasefire & a two state solution.
Like keir starmer
Because they can’t make money off a ceasefire, the world is a disgusting place
Utterly heartbreaking 💔😢
All the innocent civilians in both israel and gaza.
@@everest9707 f Israel
@@AngryGnome87 Please refrain from this kind of emotion, even if you feel outraged please try to redirect it to do something positive. I don't like Israel but it's there however it can't exist as a racis aparthide state promoting hatred of the Palestinians and treating them like animals.
Palestinians are modern-day HEROES ❤🇵🇸
Lol
@@terrackDo you find this funny?
@@Himmelhauser Correct, your post is rather amusing.
Amusing may be the choice of words, but the contextis spot on.
@@terrack
How laudable 😂
Thank you James for allowing this man a voice. A voice our media generally discount or stifle. I am beyond furious at Israel, Us, UK and Germany in particular. This has to stop!
So much respect for all the medical staff in Gaza… true selfless Hero’s
What an absolutley exceptional figure this doctor is. The description of the little girls nail varnish completely broke me. I'm sobbing. I pray someone stops this.
Same 😢 absolutely heartbreaking 💔
This is what happens when your leader invokes amalek !!!! It's only going to get worse!
@@idlenavigator4980 What are you talking about?
@@idlenavigator4980 oh I have a firm grip!!!
Who's leader?
I guess it must mean Netanyahu, that psychopath
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If i was this man, i would be traumatised and in a corner with my hands over my head. Big respect to you, Doctor.
I was here saying the same thing. He is truly Special
I'm traumatized just listening to this yesterday. Very rough sleep
The man's a hero.
I'm an amputee, so this hit me even harder.
This man has a heart of gold but also psyche of steel. I would not be able to handle such horror.
This doctor done a press conference and his description of injuries were far more graphic. Absolutely horrifying
Another doctor definitely worth listening to is Dr Abuelaish. Heroes.
Fantastic interview. What a hero this doctor is.
It was an awful interview.
James fawning over the hama5 propaganda, it was embarrassing!
This "doctor" is 100% propaganda for hama5 terrorist5.
He is palestinian himself, no surprise there!
Listen to this interview, and others, and tell me where he condemns hama5 or any terr0rists?
There are innocent casualties on both sides.
I would think very highly of him if he wasn't spouting propaganda. What doctor uses their position in society, and the fate of children to support violence and terr0rism?
James this is invaluable. Our politicians need to hear this. I have been emailing a number of MPs every day for 10 weeks, and no movement. My heart and mind cannot compute the silence of the majority of UK MPs.
Politicians don't care!
I hope that you were as proactive about those in yemen and syria. Somehow I doubt it.
Yemen and syria don't have the palestinian far left racist5, including this "doctor" and LBC/James, working so hard for them.
Please don't be a far left raci5t, and start to include non-palestinians in your call on our politicians.
Well done Karen! Take no notice whatsoever of the "Everest" commenter. This person is just not worth bothering with.
They know exactly what is happening. 😢
They've been hearing it, they don't care. They are actively participating in it.
How do you contain your rage at such savagery & barbarism. This isn't only just incredibly sad, but it's traumatised the entire world to see it unfold. I cannot possibly imagine how these people can cope with what has been done to them. This is unlike anything that has gone before - we have to see rapid intervention & justice now before it's too late for everyone.
Dream on. The rule of law was always "pick & mix" the world's rulers have now decided they know best and people should just do as they're told or suffer the consequences.
@Ghengiskhansmum I beg to differ...since this started people have not ceased boycotting, protesting and talking about this.
The harder they go, the harder the people will react..
The narrative of Israhell being untouchable is over
war isnt pretty but its what the palestinians wanted when they committed mass slaughter of over a thousand innocent civilians and kidnapped hundreds more to be used as human shields
First of all, the October 7th attack wasn't orchestrated by all palestinians. Secondly, for decades Palestinians were being oppressed, imprisoned without charge including children, their homes and land illegally annexed.. the list goes on. I, myself, had the chance to visit Palestine alongside a charity and saw an idf soldier push an elderly palestinian man with a walking stick for the fun of it, he didn't realise I, as a foreigner, saw what he did and stopped laughing when he realised. Also, the lie of human shields needs to stop. Human shields doesn't mean firing rockets from a densely populated area as the whole of Gaza is densely populated due to refugees from all over Palestine being forced there by Israelis. During operation cast lead, Amnesty international found no evidence of hamas using human shields but plenty of evidence for the idf using palestinians as human shields so it is in fact the cowardly Israeli soldiers who use human shields. @@shaunwilson3059
@@shaunwilson3059 by the same token, the holocaust was just “it is war and war isn’t pretty”
from Gaza thank you sir for bringing this doctor to the shaw
Wow, the testimony of this doctor is so powerful. What is wrong with our govs? We need a revolution!!
Yes we do,so bad
An extraordinary doctor who has worked extraordinarily.Atleast for better future we need more men and women like him.
Such a brave man
Cannot comprehend the chaos and pain, they are so resilient ❤
Dr Abu-Sittah - you are a hero in the true sense of the word.
I got serious chills listening to this.
Complete failure of global leadership has brought humanity to this point. Allowing blameless children to suffer like this ???? Very difficult to process.
Thanks to the Dr. For all you do
The "global leaders" of the North all have a Colonial mentality. What Isreal is doing in Gaza has been done before in colonies; the only difference is the coverage, thanks to social media. I was stunned reading Caroline Elkins' “Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire” - it reads like an instruction manual Israel is using.
What he said is so true. As a human I can see and feel the suffering through the screen of my phone in the faces of the people in Gaza, but as a parent it is unbearable. I do not understand people who see these videos and still side with Israel. Even more so though I cannot understand parents who do so. It is unbelievable. Like some horrific dystopian movie.
Absolutely devastating. The story about the little girl with all her family dead, half of her face blown off, and having her tears tiny feet amputated is absolutely shattering 💔 Love and prayers to all Palestinians ❤️🇵🇸❤
Thank you James for having on your show actual people on the ground
What an amazing man. Thank you James, for this brilliant interview👏👏 👏
This doctor is amazing and a true hero. Thank you ❤️👏
Thank you to all the Healthcare workers, including doctors who donate their time and skills to serve those who are so desperately in need!
Such a kind human being
The emotional stability that these doctors portray is an inspiration.
He's a professional at this.
Been doing terr0rist propaganda for years.
From a fellow Palestinian, Thank you Dr. Ghassan. 🥺
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Palestine with no running water but access to the internet.....
@@facts9538yes because all Palestinians are in Palestine…
@@facts9538 🙃.. Imagine that.. there Palestinians out there who are not currently in Gaza! this is unbelievable.. let me break this news genently, there are Palestinians in Westbank too! OmG.
@@nkarawan001 What cowards. their people the people they love the poeple they "support" are at war and need there help, yet the sit in western homes. interesting huh.
Hold on tight, James, and don't let go of this! You are making progress.
Shelagh Fogerty to James O Brien:
Do you condemn Hamas?
This interview has a lot of imagery power and really brought me into tears. Imagine you’re a doctor and explosion happens at the hospital and now you have more patients in the scene to take care of and prioritize. 😢😢😢Do you run for your own safety or just continue. These people are beyond any words to describe.
These doctors are real heroes....May Allah guide and have mercy upon them and their families.
Thank you for this James
The most sincere and articulate human I have seen for a long time. He has knowledge, capability and found a purpose in life.
James so much respect to you for covering the story like a real journalist from the the beginning. Not like the many coward journalists!
As a mother and grandma, my heart bleeds when I see seriously injured ❤️🩹 children. The consequences of this cannot be imagined. 💔
Painful to even hear can't imagine what they r going through 😢
This is too painful to watch. It's so heart breaking that in a so called civilised society this is allowed to happen. Totally disgusting!
Hats off to this doctor , what a hero ❤😢
Thanks James for sharing this
Horror, unimaginable horror. I am glad he emphasizes the fact that the injured that may never recover. There will be hundreds of thousands that will have permanent injuries and million with serious mental issues.
Hard to listen to but these medical specialists are true hero's.
Thank you James, for talking to someone who has been on the front line of this massacre we need to hear more from people like this hero
What an amazing Doctor and human being ❤
This man is a hero. It’s heartbreaking what’s happening to so many in Gaza. As bad as it was during his time there, I can’t imagine how much worse it is now that those hospitals are inoperable and people like him have evacuated. So many wounded without hope of treatment. Even simple things such as accessibility to food and sanitation. It’s absolutely inhuman. And now funding for aid is cut off by the u.s. and others over accusations against 12 out of thousands of aid workers. A stain on humanity we will never remove.
This is heartbreaking. I can't even bear to watch past 5 mins
Politics and war aside.. this man genuinely deserves to be nominated for the next nobel peace prize, if not be awarded this acalade. This man is humanity. he could earn millions with his expertise, yet he chooses his lifes work to give it to those most in need for the sake humanity.
Excellent interview! Much respect to Dr. Ghassan Abu- Sittah!
An amazing surgeon, ready to put his life in danger. A Great interview James.
To the point, no exaggeration, just cold, horrifically true facts. So much information you have to listen a few times to truly comprehend the horror innocent civilians are going through.
Angels walk amoungst us, but unfortunately, so do devils. It was humiliating, gratifying and horrifying to listen to this angel today.
Oh, shut up with your clichés.
Incredibly powerful. James looks shook. And I've been watching James for years. Horrific. Utterly horrific. No words.
I appreciate the humbleness of the host. He have a kind heart.
Thank you james x for giving a voice to Palestinians ❤❤
Israel supporters are probably calling this guy Hamas
Netanayahu is already accusing hostage families that are protesting of helping Hamas. It's getting more and more ridiculous.
They already are.
well he is one, go ask him, he is pro hamas and he has ZERO problems with their ideology and what they have been up to since 2005
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not as comical as LQTBGF for Palestine @@DePeaceHunter
James, thank you for covering this. The world needs to know.
Are you really this clueless?
@@GregLakatosChradmgo away hasbara.
U think 12,000 dead children is CGI?
Hasbara
@@GregLakatosChradmnow he has a clue unlike you ..
Bless this doctor !
James, please interview Dr Mads Gilbert next. He also said similar things about his experience working at Al Shifa Hospital. 🙏🙏🙏
What an amazing human being, brought me to tears. How much more does the world need to see and hear until those in control finally put a stop to this?! Heartbreaking in every way 💔.
The future generations will remember who did what and who did nothing to stop it!
humanity has a way of starting where it ended the last war
This is human catastrophey in Gaza and they need aid and immediate ceasefire
Great interview. Thank you, James, and a huge thank you to Dr Ghassan and his brave counterparts.
Thank you James for hosting the doctor.
He is a hero and also so right in his judgment of “the junction” where we stand as humanity…
So sad to hear i am crying just listening to this.
How have we allowed this to happen as a people
Thankyou again James. Your voice and coverage of this is soo very appreciated. It goves me hope.
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I hope one day this man will visit a free Gaza to be honoured by the grown up children he saved 🙏🏼
Absolutely horrendous and a shame on our leaders
The war on Gaza citizens mostly children has really made me more aware of how humanity and compassion has diminished from majority of the human race, especially those with money and power. The platform Israel have been given by the West to tell their lies is absolutely shocking. People like James are rare who are trying to cover both sides of the story.
Thank you James, for the compassionate and gentle and sensitive manner in which you conducted this interview. The complete opposite manner in which any other Palestinian official has been interviewed. They have usually been met with needless aggression and hostility. So I commend you for that
Yes, a great job done. Actually listened to the guest.
This is a humanitarian. Not something I see in Israel.
Our politicians dusgust me... their self-interest and stupidity confirms that they care nothing for the people.
The politicians are choosing to inflict this upon the Palestinians.
@@adriennerutledge5745I agree. I was incandescent with rage when the UK, as a nation, abstained on the cease-fire vote. What have we become? I think individual Brits are okay but our government(s), have dragged the image of the UK well into the mud.
Decent people watching this can't help but find it upsetting. Not so for Tories, Brexiteers, Labour politicians or the majority of establishment journalists.
How people can still be against a ceasefire is beyond me. This mans words are so painful to listen too. Utter embarrassment that the UK government is supporting this barbarism
It's more than embarrassing, it's truly shameful. No wonder our standing in the world is in the gutter.
Stop being antisemitic and support Israel
@@dariusz078 please do not talk out of your backside. The original comment is a very fair one so stop pulling the A.S. card. Pathetic.
Thanks for this interview James. I don't always agree with your views but this interview is heartbreaking. I will look and try to follow this Doctor to see how he's doing and how he is helping. Thank you and keep on covering the conflict with open and honest reporting.
I am a middle aged man. when James asked the surgeon why do you do it, the surgeons response made me crumble into tears. I dont even know why.
Cried listening to this last night. Yet the indefensible is still being defended, we're witnessing the human race at its worst with the right wing governments and media. Once again many thanks James for allowing the voices of humanity on your show.
Don't be thick. It's not about childish "right-wing", "left-wing" paradyms. Educate yourself on who is fueling these wars. You're doing them a favour by pointing fingers!
@@rb1062 I suggest you disappear back down your rabbit hole.
Yet James o'Brien thinks the sun shines out of starmers backside? I agree with what you said. Just don't trust obrian the centrist blairite. Remember starmer wouldn't call a ceasefire and made his party vote against a ceasefire.
@@user-xc8ir7ng9z Funny how being awake and informed is dismissed as "rabbit hole" and "conspiracy theory" by those who probably do no reading and research and have no understanding of the situation. To be honest, I would prefer to be down a rabbit hole than breathing the same air as the ill informed buffoons.