Who are the 95 Palestinian healthcare workers held captive by Israel?
Summary
Ninety-five Palestinian healthcare workers, including Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, are being detained by Israel. Some of these healthcare workers have faced torture and poor conditions while in detention, according to organizations like Amnesty International UK and Healthcare Workers Watch. Protests demanding their release took place in London, led by various international groups concerned about their welfare.Key Facts
- Ninety-five Palestinian healthcare workers are detained by Israeli authorities.
- Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a hospital director, is among those detained without formal charges.
- International groups protested in London for their release, citing poor detention conditions.
- Five healthcare workers have died in detention, while five others remain missing.
- The arrests have exacerbated pressures on Gaza's healthcare system, with most hospitals damaged.
- Between 2023 and 2025, 431 Palestinian healthcare workers were documented as detained.
- As of late 2025, 309 of these workers have been released, with 67 released in a recent exchange.
- Amnesty International and other organizations report torture and abuse of detainees.
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