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Politics & DiplomacyRoutine/Middle East/Nov 11, 2026

Fresh concerns raised over Gaza doctor held by Israel for 23 months without charge

Independent Israeli professor says Hussam Abu Safiya’s life will be at risk until he receives proper medical treatment An independent professor who reviewed the medical records of a prominent Gaza doctor held in an Israeli prison without charge for nearly 23 months has raised serious concerns about his health. Hussam Abu Safiya was detained at work on 27 December 2024 and later held in solitary confinement at Rakefet, a notorious underground prison.

Gaza · Palestine/2 min read

Independent Israeli professor says Hussam Abu Safiya’s life will be at risk until he receives proper medical treatment An independent professor who reviewed the medical records of a prominent Gaza doctor held in an Israeli prison without charge for nearly 23 months has raised serious concerns about his health. Hussam Abu Safiya was detained at work on 27 December 2024 and later held in solitary confinement at Rakefet, a notorious underground prison.

Source: The Guardian — Middle East. Follow the original report for the latest details.

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