Hussam Abu Safiya
Coverage of Hussam Abu Safiya in the Nexus archive.
- Over 800 UK medical workers urge government to act to save Dr Abu Safiya
Over 800 UK medical workers have called on the UK government to secure the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian pediatrician held in Israeli captivity for over 550 days. The open letter, organized by Amnesty International UK and Health Workers 4 Palestine, highlights reports of torture and urges immediate diplomatic action.
- Over 800 UK medical workers urge government to act to save Dr Abu Safiya
Over 800 UK medical workers have signed an open letter urging the UK government to secure the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian pediatrician and hospital director kidnapped by the Israeli army in December 2024. The letter, coordinated by Amnesty International UK and Health Workers 4 Palestine, cites reports of severe physical abuse and deteriorating health during his 550-day detention without trial.
- Family of Gaza hospital chief detained by Israel 'shocked' over his deteriorating health condition
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israeli authorities in Gaza over 18 months ago without charge, is experiencing deteriorating health and reported abuse, leading to fears of his death. His family and human rights organizations express concern.
- 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.
- ‘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.
- UN experts call for release of detained Gaza doctor
UN experts have called on Israel to release Palestinian physician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, detained under Israel's Unlawful Combatants Law, and condemned the systematic targeting of health workers in Gaza. They accused Israel of inflicting conditions leading to the destruction of Palestinians' health system.
- The West must to act to save Dr Hussam Abu Safiya from being killed by Israel
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024, is at imminent risk of being killed in Israel's Nitzan Prison. The article calls on the West to act to secure his release and that of 82 other Palestinian healthcare workers detained by Israel.
- Son of Gaza doctor Abu Safiya urges for his release 'before it's too late'
The son of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, detained in Israeli custody without charge for over 555 days, has urgently called on global entities to save his father's life, citing severe health deterioration. The doctor reportedly suffers from severe injuries, difficulty breathing, and frequent loss of consciousness, with his son warning this may be his last plea for help.
- Israel's Supreme Court orders government to respond to concerns over Gaza doctors
Israel's Supreme Court ordered the Israeli government to respond by Tuesday to a petition demanding the release of 14 Gaza doctors. The petition, filed by Physicians for Human Rights Israel, highlights concerns over the deteriorating health of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who reportedly expressed fear for his life.
- Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
A Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israeli forces for 18 months, is reported to be in critical condition with alleged physical and psychological abuse. His lawyer and human rights groups claim he was injured and denied proper care, while the Israeli Prison Service denies abuse allegations. Abu Safiya, former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, was arrested in December 2024 amid an 85-day siege by Israeli forces.
- Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
A Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, detained by Israeli forces for 18 months, is reported to be in critical health with allegations of abuse and solitary confinement. His lawyer and human rights group claim he was injured and denied proper care, while Israeli authorities deny the claims and state he is being investigated for suspected Hamas ties.
- Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
A lawyer for Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya reports he is in critical condition. The doctor is currently detained.
- Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
A Palestinian doctor detained by Israeli forces for 18 months is reported to be in critical condition, with his lawyer alleging abuse and solitary confinement. The Israeli military investigates him for suspected Hamas ties, while his supporters deny the claims. The Israel Prison Service rejects allegations of abuse, stating all detainees receive medical care.
- Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
A Palestinian doctor detained by Israeli forces for 18 months is reported to be in critical condition and allegedly abused in custody. The Israeli military investigates him for suspected Hamas ties, which his associates deny. Israel’s Prison Service rejects abuse claims, stating all detainees are treated according to law.
- Life of detained Gaza hospital chief/Hamas officer at immediate risk, lawyer says
Hussam Abu Safiya, a Gaza hospital chief and Hamas officer, is reportedly undergoing daily beatings and has fresh wounds, making him barely recognizable during a recent lawyer visit. The prisoner expressed doubt about surviving his detention, according to a lawyer cited in the report.
- Israel's top court upholds detention of Gaza hospital director without charge
Israel's Supreme Court upheld the detention of Gaza hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya without charge, citing confidential evidence. He faces solitary confinement and denied medical care, while Israeli authorities accuse him of Hamas ties without public evidence. Rights groups condemned the ruling as a moral and legal failure.
- Hussam Abu Safiya, the Gaza hospital director detained by Israel without charge since December 2024
Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, has been detained by Israel without charge since December 2024.
- Supreme Court rejects appeal of Gaza hospital chief, a Hamas officer detained by Israel
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Hussam Abu Safiya, who leads Kamal Adwan Hospital and serves as a colonel in Hamas Military Medical Services. He has been in administrative detention since 2024 and is currently in solitary confinement.
- Israeli Supreme Court rejects appeal for release of Gaza doctor held without charge
Israel's Supreme Court rejected an appeal to release Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor and director of Kamal Adwan hospital, who has been detained without charge since late 2024. At least 14 Gaza doctors are held without charge in Israel for over a year.
- Video: Protesters rally outside Israeli embassy in London over Palestinian prisoners
Protesters gathered outside the Israeli embassy in London as part of the Red Ribbons Campaign, demanding the release of over 9,000 Palestinian prisoners, including children and medical workers, and condemning Israel's war in Gaza. Demonstrators specifically called for the release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who has been in solitary confinement for six months. Human rights groups have raised concerns about prisoner treatment, while Israel denies systematic abuse.
- Courthouse glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor renews calls for his release from Israeli detention
Israel’s Supreme Court is considering whether to extend the detention of Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian doctor from Gaza held for 17 months. Abu Safiya, former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, faces Israeli military allegations of cooperating with Hamas, which he and medical groups deny, while his family and advocates call his detention unjust.
- Gaza doctor appears on video for the first time since last February
Prominent Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya appeared via video link at Israel's Supreme Court on Wednesday while in solitary confinement and restrained, as his lawyer stated the court refused to remove his shackles. This is his first public appearance since a video was posted in late February last year.
- Prominent Gazan doctor held by Israel without charge appears before Supreme Court
A prominent Palestinian doctor captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024 appeared via video link at a Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem. He was detained without charge and showed visible weight loss during the court appearance.
- Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya placed in solitary confinement, lawyer says
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya has been placed in solitary confinement in Israeli custody, where he faces harsh conditions including medical neglect, beatings, and deprivation of food and water. His lawyer reports that he suffers from chronic illnesses but has not received necessary medical treatment since his abduction from Gaza in late December 2024.
- Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya placed in solitary confinement, lawyer says
Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, abducted from Gaza in late December 2024, has been transferred to solitary confinement in Israeli custody and faces medical neglect, beatings, and shackling despite chronic health issues. His lawyer, Nasser Odeh, reported harsh detention conditions and limited communication due to surveillance and fear of retaliation.