Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia shows signs of torture, family says
Summary
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor held by Israel for over 500 days without charge, appeared by video at an Israeli court showing signs of torture and poor health. His family and lawyers say he is kept in solitary confinement without medical care, and many international groups have called for his release.Key Facts
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safia was taken by Israeli forces in December 2024 during a hospital raid.
- He is held under Israel’s “Unlawful Combatant Law,” which allows detention without formal charges.
- Abu Safia appeared in court via video, looking thinner and showing signs of physical harm.
- He remains in solitary confinement, shackled during court appearances, and denied needed medical treatment.
- His family reports visible signs of torture and skin disease on his hands.
- International organizations like the UN and WHO demand his immediate release.
- Abu Safia is a paediatrician who stayed at the hospital to care for patients despite Israeli orders.
- Violence continues in Gaza, including recent attacks causing civilian casualties even after a ceasefire agreement.
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