The Oath: to be a Palestinian doctor in Israel’s healthcare system

Dr Lina Qasem-Hassan, a Palestinian living and working in Israel, teaches medical ethics as well as practising as a physician, caring for both Israeli and Palestinian patients. In Israel’s internationally acclaimed healthcare system, regarded as one of the world’s leading examples, a quarter of doctors are Palestinian citizens of Israel. While the medical oath calls for equal care for all patients, Lina sees a profession increasingly at odds with that principle. Since filming began in February 2024, and with the conflict continuing to escalate ever since, Lina's commitment to the oath remains unwavering.

Directors: Liane Aviram & Louis Hollis 

Exec Producer: Charlie Philips & Yuval Abraham 

Exec Producers for The Guardian: Jess Gormley & Lindsay Poulton 

Producer: Liane Aviram DoP: Louis Hollis Editor: Louis Hollis  Additional Editing: Kyri Evangelou

Shooting Producer: Rachel Szor Composer: Anders Singh Vesterdahl Translation: Maxim Sansour

Colourist: Karol Cybulski, Harbor Picture Co Sound Design: Guy Hixon Poster: Alex Bois

Kit Hire: 119 Studio