Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says
Summary
A Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safia, has been held by Israel without charge for over 555 days and is now in life-threatening condition, according to his son and a human rights group. Abu Safia’s son says his father shows signs of severe abuse and poor health after being moved to solitary confinement in a high-security prison.Key Facts
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safia is the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.
- He was arrested by Israeli forces on December 27, 2024, without any formal charges.
- His health has deteriorated sharply, showing signs of abuse, difficulty breathing, and injuries.
- Abu Safia was transferred to solitary confinement in Nitzan prison’s Rakefet section.
- A lawyer visiting him reported seeing fresh bruises and severe injuries.
- Physicians for Human Rights Israel said his life is in immediate danger and called for his release.
- Israel has labeled him an “unlawful combatant,” a status used to detain Palestinians without trial.
- Fourteen Palestinian doctors from Gaza are currently held by Israel without charges.
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