Waiting for Hassan: Another Gaza doctor held by Israel without charge
Summary
Dr. Hassan Khalil Almukayed, a vascular surgeon in Gaza, was detained by Israeli forces in October 2024 without being charged. He is one of at least 15 Palestinian doctors held by Israel during the conflict, and families say they were misled by Israeli promises that doctors would be safe.Key Facts
- Dr. Hassan Almukayed worked at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza during the 2024 conflict.
- He was arrested by Israeli soldiers who promised doctors they would not be harmed or arrested, but the promise was broken.
- Almukayed has been held in Israeli detention for nearly 21 months without any charges.
- He was initially detained at Israel’s Sde Teiman prison for seven months.
- At least 15 Palestinian doctors from Gaza are currently detained by Israel.
- Another detained doctor, Hussam Abu Safia, has been held for over 18 months and reportedly faces severe abuse.
- The United Nations has called for the immediate release of imprisoned Palestinian doctors.
- Dr. Almukayed’s family remains displaced in southern Gaza, unaware he does not know his father has passed away.
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