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‘Abandoned and left to die’: Family of Hussam Abu Safiya says he has been betrayed by rights groups
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has been held by Israel since December 2024 without charge, with his family alleging betrayal by rights groups and his deteriorating health in custody. His son described his condition as dire, citing visible injuries and psychological distress, while Physicians for Human Rights Israel warned of imminent danger to his life. A lawyer reported severe physical and psychological harm during a recent visit.
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