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A Norwegian doctor has been permanently banned from entering the Gaza Strip by the Israeli government.
Dr Mads Gilbert says he was stopped trying to cross into Gaza in October. He called the move "totally unacceptable".
Israel cited security reasons for imposing the ban.
Dr Gilbert has treated patients in Gaza for more than a decade. He worked at the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City during the 50-day summer conflict.
He told the BBC he had never broken any Israeli rules during his spells working in Gaza.
The Norwegian foreign ministry has said it will challenge the ban.
BBC News - Israel bans Norwegian doctor Mads Gilbert from Gaza
He did violate Israel's basic rule. He told the truth.
Dr Mads Gilbert says he was stopped trying to cross into Gaza in October. He called the move "totally unacceptable".
Israel cited security reasons for imposing the ban.
Dr Gilbert has treated patients in Gaza for more than a decade. He worked at the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City during the 50-day summer conflict.
He told the BBC he had never broken any Israeli rules during his spells working in Gaza.
The Norwegian foreign ministry has said it will challenge the ban.
BBC News - Israel bans Norwegian doctor Mads Gilbert from Gaza
He did violate Israel's basic rule. He told the truth.
