Doctors Against Genocide Cancels Planned Gathering at Holocaust Museum Amid Backlash
The group, formed in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza, faced criticism from various organizations, including the Holocaust Museum itself.
- The group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG), formed in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza, has cancelled a planned gathering at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C., following widespread criticism.
- DAG had initially planned to meet at the museum, followed by a gathering outside the White House, but faced backlash from various organizations including the American advocacy organization StopAntisemitism.org.
- The Holocaust Museum issued a statement denouncing the planned event, stating it would be deeply offensive to survivors and to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
- DAG has stated that the event was not intended as a protest, but as a show of empathy for victims of the Holocaust and to bring awareness to the violence in Gaza.
- DAG's recent social media posts suggest that they will be planning other protests in the future.