WORLDJul 8 · 11:54 UTCDAWN[email protected] (Reuters)

UN inquiry urges release of Gaza doctor held by Israel since December 2024

A UN inquiry called for the immediate release of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israel since December 2024, citing concerns over abuse and his deteriorating health. Israel denied the allegations, while a separate UN rights body labeled his detention arbitrary, violating international human rights laws.

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Hussam Abu SafiyapersonUN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian TerritoryorganizationIsrael Prison ServiceorganizationPhysicians for Human Rights IsraelorganizationU.N. Working Group on Arbitrary DetentionorganizationKamal Adwan HospitalplaceUniversal Declaration of Human RightstopicInternational Covenant on Civil and Political Rightstopic

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