Doctor Hussam Abu Safiya's Detention Sparks International Calls for Release

Doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, was detained by Israeli forces on 28 December 2024. His sister, Samaher Abu Safiya, reported that his physical and psychological condition has severely worsened while in captivity and urged the global community to intervene.

Samaher told the press, “Her şey için ona güvenirdik. O en büyük ağabeyim… Doktor Hussam bu muameleyi hak etmiyor,” emphasizing his dedication to patients and the shock of his arrest. Human‑rights and humanitarian organizations have echoed the plea, calling for his immediate release and highlighting concerns over his deteriorating health.

The appeals come amid broader Israeli‑Palestinian tensions, but focus specifically on Abu Safiya’s case as a symbol of medical professionals resisting the occupation.