Urgent Call for Action to Save Palestinian Pediatrician Hussam Abu Safia from Israeli Detention
The Director General of Gaza's Ministry of Health, Dr. Muneer al-Boursh, has urged immediate action to save the life of detained Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safia.
By Global Focus Wire Desk

The Director General of Gaza's Ministry of Health, Dr. Muneer al-Boursh, has urged immediate action to save the life of detained Palestinian doctor, Hussam Abu Safia. Abu Safia, a pediatrician and former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, has been held by Israel since 2024 without charge under their unlawful combatant law. Reports suggest he has been subjected to assault and torture in detention, resulting in injuries to his eye, head, and chest. The lack of medical care for Abu Safia is causing extreme alarm, prompting calls for urgent, independent, and comprehensive medical examination. Israel's continued breaches of the ceasefire agreement have exacerbated Gaza's already deteriorating health sector, with essential supplies and crossings remaining largely closed. The United Nations Commission of Inquiry and Amnesty International have also warned of Abu Safia's imminent danger. Al-Boursh called for freedom for Abu Safia and all healthcare workers detained by Israel, requesting action from the Red Cross, World Health Organization, UN, medical, and human rights groups.
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