Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Summary
The head of Gaza’s Health Ministry called for urgent help to save Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor held by Israel since 2024. Abu Safia is reportedly wounded and has not received needed medical care, raising serious concerns about his well-being.Key Facts
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a pediatrician, has been detained by Israel since December 27, 2024.
- He was the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza during a long siege.
- Israel holds him under a law allowing indefinite detention without charge; an appeal for his release was denied.
- Reports say he was beaten and injured while in Israeli custody, with wounds to his eye, head, and chest.
- Health officials and rights groups, including Amnesty International and the UN, warn his life is in danger.
- Gaza’s health system is worsening due to ongoing conflict and restrictions; many patients cannot get treatment.
- Israeli forces continue military actions in Gaza and limit the flow of aid, with fewer than half of needed aid trucks allowed in daily.
- Gaza officials and international organizations are calling for medical exams and treatment for detained healthcare workers and to improve humanitarian access.
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