Is Israel harvasting organs? Are accusations of organ harvasting true?

The accusations that Israel has been involved in organ harvesting are complex and have been subject to various reports and claims over the years. Notably, there have been allegations against Israel regarding the harvesting of organs from Palestinians. 

These allegations have been met with strong denials and have been condemned as anti-Semitic by Israeli officials.In particular, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations has categorically rejected claims that Israel harvested organs from Palestinians killed by its forces, describing these charges as anti-Semitic. Palestinian representatives at the United Nations, such as Riyad Mansour, have alleged that bodies of Palestinians were returned with missing organs, including corneas and other vital parts. 

Israel has denounced these claims, with its U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon demanding condemnation of what he described as open anti-Semitism by the Palestinian representative [❞] [❞].There have been instances in the past where Israel admitted to practices related to organ harvesting. 

A senior Israeli scientist revealed that in the 1990s, Israel did harvest organs from dead bodies without informing the families. This revelation came from Dr. Yehuda Hiss, former head of Israel's Abu Kabir forensic institute, in an interview. He stated that pathologists at the institute took skin, corneas, bones, and heart valves from the bodies of Israeli citizens, soldiers, Palestinians, and immigrants, often without the consent of the deceased’s family [❞] [❞].

Further complicating the matter, an investigation by CNN in 2008 found that a significant part of the world's illicit kidney trade could be traced back to Israel, as stated by Nancy Scheper-Hughes, an anthropologist at the University of California, Berkeley. She claimed that Israel was a top player in the trafficking of human organs, with global connections [❞].However, it's crucial to approach these allegations with caution and an understanding of the broader context. 

Accusations of this nature can be sensitive and have historically been intertwined with anti-Semitic tropes. The complexity of the Middle East conflict and the high tensions between Israel and Palestine also contribute to the charged nature of these claims.As with any such contentious issue, it is essential to rely on verified information and be aware of the potential for misinformation or misinterpretation of facts. 

The situation calls for careful examination and consideration of all available evidence and perspectives.