Israeli politician suggests doctors could refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients
An incoming government minister in Israel suggested that doctors should be allowed to refuse treatment to LGBTQ+ patients on religious grounds. The comments made by far-right politician Orit Strock have increased fears of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric in the region, according to The Guardian. The 62-year-old did a radio interview where she was widely understood to have implied Israeli doctors would be able to refuse LGBTQ+ patients treatment. Her comments also referenced legislation her party is drafting for the amendment of anti-discrimination law. Strock said that doctors could deny treatment if it…
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