Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail
Summary
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor from Gaza, has been held by Israeli authorities for over 18 months without charges. His lawyer says Abu Safiya was severely beaten and is in poor health, while Israeli officials deny these claims. The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing a petition for his release and that of other detained Palestinian doctors.Key Facts
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was the director of Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza.
- He was detained by Israeli forces in December 2024 when the hospital was evacuated.
- Abu Safiya has been held without charge under Israeli law that allows detention of suspects indefinitely.
- His lawyer reported that Abu Safiya was badly beaten by prison guards and is in a very poor physical and mental state.
- Israeli prison authorities deny the claims of abuse.
- The Israeli Supreme Court is set to respond to a petition demanding the release of Abu Safiya and other Palestinian doctors.
- The Israel Defense Forces accused him of involvement with Hamas and holding a rank in their health department.
- International groups and colleagues deny he cooperated with Hamas and have called for protection of medical workers in Gaza.
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