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Human Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Gaza Doctor's Detention
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Human rights organisations have renewed concerns over the detention of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia, who has reportedly remained in Israeli custody for 23 months without criminal charges. The case has become a prominent example of the difficulties facing medical professionals and humanitarian workers during the conflict.
Abu Safia, who previously headed Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, was detained during Israeli military operations. His lawyers and rights advocates have challenged the legal basis of his continued detention and sought greater transparency regarding the allegations against him.
The detention has drawn attention to the treatment of Palestinian healthcare workers and the broader impact of the conflict on Gaza's medical system. Hospitals have faced severe shortages of supplies, damaged infrastructure and repeated disruptions to emergency services.
Advocates are calling for legal review, access to counsel and appropriate safeguards for detainees, while Israeli authorities have maintained security justifications for detention in related cases.