Release Dr Hussam Abu Safia immediately!
Summary
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian pediatrician and hospital director, has been held by Israeli authorities since December 27, 2024, after surrendering Kamal Adwan Hospital following a siege. He is accused of ties to Hamas but has not been formally charged or given a chance for an independent review of evidence; his lawyer reports he is in poor health after over 500 days of detention.Key Facts
- Dr. Abu Safia surrendered Kamal Adwan Hospital on December 27, 2024, after an 85-day siege in Gaza.
- The hospital faced attacks that killed at least 30 people and injured 20 during an Israeli military operation on December 6, 2024.
- His teenage son was killed outside the hospital, adding to his personal loss amid the conflict.
- Israel accuses him of affiliation with Hamas under the Unlawful Combatants Law but has not provided public evidence or formal charges.
- He was seen in poor condition during a rare video court appearance on June 10, 2026, after more than 500 days in detention.
- Many Palestinian medical workers, including 14 doctors, remain detained by Israel; some have died, and many healthcare workers have been killed.
- Palestinian medical facilities and staff have been repeatedly targeted in the conflict, raising concerns about violations of international law.
- Israel claims some hospitals serve as bases for armed groups but has not verified this publicly.
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