Nasser Odeh

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An Israeli medical NGO warned that Kamal Adwan Hospital director Abu Safia faces a grave risk to his life after months in Israeli detention. Physicians for Human Rights Israel reported a sharp decline in his health during a visit to the Rakefet interrogation facility, urging his immediate transfer and a judicial assessment. Abu Safia was detained during a 2024 raid on the hospital and is held under Israel’s Unlawful Combatant Law, which allows indefinite detention without charges.

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.

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.

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.

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.