US lawmakers call on Israel to release imprisoned doctor Hussam Abu Safia
Summary
Six progressive U.S. Congress members called on Israel to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor held by Israel since 2024 without charges. They condemned Israel’s attacks on Palestinian healthcare workers and hospitals in Gaza, highlighting harsh conditions and violence described by some groups as part of a larger harmful policy.Key Facts
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Gaza doctor, has been detained by Israel since December 2024.
- Abu Safia and other medical workers were arrested after refusing to leave Kamal Adwan Hospital.
- No charges or trial have been made against Abu Safia.
- Lawyers report that Abu Safia was subjected to torture, beatings, and sleep deprivation during detention.
- Israeli military actions have damaged or destroyed almost all hospitals and medical centers in Gaza.
- At least 1,700 Palestinian healthcare workers have died in recent years, and many have been detained.
- Israel claims it targets medical sites because armed groups operate there, but human rights groups dispute these claims.
- A report found Israeli soldiers fired over 900 bullets at a marked ambulance convoy in Gaza in 2025, killing some medics and burying their bodies and vehicles.
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