Israel puts Palestinian doctor in solitary confinement after 17 months held without charge
Summary
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor detained by Israeli forces in Gaza since December 2024, has been held without charges for over 500 days. Recently, he was moved to solitary confinement in a high-security prison without explanation, raising concerns about his health and treatment.Key Facts
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was arrested at work on 27 December 2024 in Gaza.
- He has been held without any formal charges for more than 525 days.
- Abu Safiya was moved from Ketziot prison to Ramon prison and put in solitary confinement.
- His family and human rights groups have not been told why he was transferred or isolated.
- He suffers from untreated wounds, including shrapnel in his left thigh causing pain and swelling.
- His son, also a doctor, described harsh conditions including lack of hygiene, medical care, and very small cell size.
- Abu Safiya was classified as an “unlawful combatant,” a term used by Israeli authorities to hold detainees without trial.
- United Nations experts have called for his immediate release and access to medical care.
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