Detained Gaza doctor almost unrecognisable after injuries in Israeli jail, lawyer says
Summary
A leading Gaza doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, has suffered serious injuries while held in an Israeli prison without charge for 18 months. His lawyer and human rights groups say his health is rapidly worsening and his life is in danger, with reports of harsh treatment and poor prison conditions.Key Facts
- Hussam Abu Safiya was the director of Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza before his arrest.
- He has been detained by Israel for 18 months without trial or charges.
- He was recently transferred to the Rakefet prison, known for harsh conditions and lack of daylight.
- Abu Safiya suffers from severe injuries, breathing problems, and extreme weakness.
- He reported daily beatings and near loss of consciousness in prison.
- Human rights groups call for an independent medical examination and his immediate release.
- His case is part of wider concerns about Israeli treatment of Palestinian healthcare workers.
- A recent incident involved a baby dying after crossing delays at a checkpoint, highlighting wider health access issues in the region.
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