Summary
Calls are increasing for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor detained by Israeli forces, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Abu Safia, who was taken in December 2024, is reported to have been subjected to torture and has not been charged or tried. International groups and rights activists are urging for his release as part of the ceasefire deal, but his status remains uncertain.
Key Facts
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor, was detained by Israeli forces in December 2024.
- He has been held without charge or trial under an Israeli security law.
- Dr. Abu Safia’s lawyer reports he has experienced torture while in detention.
- The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas involves the exchange of captives, but Dr. Abu Safia’s release is uncertain.
- Amnesty International has called for his release, noting he and other detainees faced abuse.
- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) urged U.S. President Donald Trump to pressure Israel to release Dr. Abu Safia.
- UN expert Francesca Albanese criticized the ceasefire plan for not addressing the release of civilian captives.
