Palestinian Surgeon Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Palestinian surgeon killed

Dr. Rizk Abu Shaaira, a Palestinian surgeon featured in the 2026 documentary American Doctor, died in an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

Another surgeon injured

Dr. Mohammed Odainy, another surgeon featured in the film who worked at the Nasser Medical Complex with Shaaria, was critically injured.

Documentary distributor condemns attack

American Doctor’s distributor, Watermelon Pictures, "unequivocally condemns this attack and the continued pattern of violence against Gaza’s healthcare workers, patients and medical facilities."

“Watermelon Pictures, "unequivocally condemns this attack and the continued pattern of violence against Gaza’s healthcare workers, patients and medical facilities."”

Director condemns death

The film’s director, Poh Si Teng, said, "Dr. Abu Shaaira was among the extraordinary medical professionals whose courage and humanity we sought to honor through American Doctor."

“Poh Si Teng, "Dr. Abu Shaaira was among the extraordinary medical professionals whose courage and humanity we sought to honor through American Doctor."”