Doctor arrested over alleged antisemitic posts released on bail with social-media condition
Ellen Kriesels claimed she has “never tweeted racial hatred” and argued that references to what she describes as “Jewish supremacy” fall within political speech
A British doctor has been arrested and released on bail over alleged antisemitic social-media posts, with conditions imposed restricting her online activity.
Ellen Kriesels, a UK-based doctor, confirmed in a public statement that she had been arrested and later released on bail. She said the conditions include a prohibition on posting content alleged to “stir up racial hatred”.
Supporters of Kriesels, including campaign group HCWs Against Censorship, claimed in online statements that the arrest was unnecessary and said police could instead have sought a voluntary interview. They argued that posts reported to police in August had previously been assessed, with no further action taken at the time, according to supporters.
In a post on X, the group said Kriesels was arrested “in front of her children” and criticised what it described as an excessive police response. The group added that the bail conditions imposed were “entirely unnecessary”.
Kriesels said she has “never tweeted racial hatred” and argued that references to what she describes as “Jewish supremacy” fall within political speech.
The development comes after Rahmeh Aladwan, a British-Palestinian doctor had her medical licence suspended last month while the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service considers allegations relating to antisemitic social-media activity.
In a post on X, Aladwan claimed that Kriesels’ arrest related to two social-media posts and alleged it was driven by pro-Israel groups. Jewish organisations have strongly rejected such claims, describing them as conspiratorial and antisemitic.
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