The news outlet En Vie à Béziers published an article on June 14, 2026, written by Monique Douillet, highlighting a discussion event focused on the humanitarian situation in Gaza and Rafah, attended by Professor Raphaël Pitti, founder and president of HuSoMe.
The article looks back on his career, his humanitarian commitment, and the work carried out by HuSoMe in support of civilian populations.
A conference dedicated to the humanitarian situation in Gaza
According to En Vie à Béziers, Professor Raphaël Pitti was the guest speaker at a meeting held on June 11 in Béziers, organized by the AFPS (France Palestine Solidarity Association) and La Cimade.
During the event, he shared his firsthand experience in Rafah and Gaza, as well as the humanitarian work carried out by HuSoMe.
Professor Raphaël Pitti’s journey
The article traces the career of Professor Raphaël Pitti, a professor of emergency medicine, an anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist, and a former military physician.
According to En Vie à Béziers, he has served in several crisis zones throughout his career, including Lebanon, Sarajevo, the Comoros, during the Gulf War, and with NATO.
The article also highlights his commitment in Syria from 2012 onward, where he trained healthcare teams in the midst of an armed conflict.
In the article, Raphaël Pitti emphasizes the deterioration of civilian protection in contemporary conflicts and argues that the situation in Gaza reflects a broader erosion of international humanitarian law.
Firsthand testimony from Rafah and Gaza
The article then recounts Professor Raphaël Pitti’s firsthand account of the mission carried out in Gaza alongside a team of physicians.
He notably describes the conditions under which medical teams operated in a hospital sheltering thousands of displaced people, the severe shortage of medical resources, and the gradual establishment of primary healthcare centers in Rafah and Gaza.
HuSoMe’s humanitarian work presented during the conference
According to En Vie à Béziers, Professor Raphaël Pitti presented the humanitarian work currently being carried out by HuSoMe on the ground.
He notably highlighted the work of HuSoMe’s teams, including vaccination campaigns, the monitoring and treatment of child malnutrition, the establishment of orphanages and healthcare facilities, as well as the challenges of ensuring access to safe drinking water.
The article concludes by reaffirming HuSoMe’s commitment to supporting civilian populations affected by the war.
Source: "SOIRÉE GAZA PALESTINE", an article by Monique Douillet, published on June 14, 2026, in En Vie à Béziers.
Read the original article: https://www.envieabeziers.info/societe/soiree-gaza-palestine/