Hussam Abu Safiyya alleges abuse and sleep deprivation in Israeli detention

Hussam Abu Safiyya Doctors for Human Rights - Israel Kamal Adwan Hospital detention conditions medical examination

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyya, the former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has provided testimony through his lawyer regarding his detention in Israeli prisons. Abu Safiyya alleges he has been subjected to physical assaults by guards, including beatings with hands, legs, and batons targeting sensitive areas of his body. He also reported being intentionally deprived of sleep through the use of loud noises and speakers during the night.

Abu Safiyya, who was arrested on December 27, 2024, during a raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Gaza Strip, suffers from chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure and heart problems. He claims that guards have threatened him to prevent him from disclosing his detention conditions to his legal counsel.

Doctors for Human Rights - Israel has initiated legal action to secure an independent medical examination for the doctor. The organization noted that a previous request for an examination by internist Dr. Amit Tirosh on July 7 was denied. Legal filings indicate that Abu Safiyya’s recent transfer to a prison medical center suggests medical needs that cannot be met in standard prison units. The Israel Prison Administration has requested additional time to respond to the court petition.

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Doctors for Human Rights · Doctors for Human Rights - Israel · Hussam Abu Safiya · Hussam Abu Safiyya · Israel Prison Administration · Israel Prison Service · Kamal Adwan Hospital

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[○ 1 SOURCE] He has been detained without charge or trial since December 2024. palsawa.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Abu Safiya has suffered serious injuries to his head, face, and left eye. alkhabaralyemeni.net · alqudsnews.net · palsawa.com
[● 3 SOURCES] He is being deliberately deprived of sleep through noise and loudspeakers at night. alkhabaralyemeni.net · alqudsnews.net · palsawa.com
[● 3 SOURCES] He was arrested on December 27, 2024, during a raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital. alkhabaralyemeni.net · alqudsnews.net · palsawa.com
[● 3 SOURCES] He was subjected to severe beatings using hands, legs, and batons. alkhabaralyemeni.net · alqudsnews.net · palsawa.com
[● 3 SOURCES] He received threats and warnings against sharing details of his detention with lawyers. alkhabaralyemeni.net · alqudsnews.net · palsawa.com
[● 2 SOURCES] He suffers from chronic health conditions including heart problems and high blood pressure. alkhabaralyemeni.net · alqudsnews.net
[● 3 SOURCES] The organization is seeking legal permission to allow an independent doctor to examine Abu Safiya. palsawa.com · www.tv5.com.tr · qudsnet.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The Israel Prison Administration has requested more time to respond to the petition filed in court. www.tv5.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.sondakika.com · palsawa.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Doctors for Human Rights - Israel has launched legal action to secure an independent medical examination for Abu Safiyya. www.tv5.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.sondakika.com · qudsnet.com · palsawa.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Abu Safiyya claims guards used speakers and noise at night to intentionally deprive him of sleep. www.tv5.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.sondakika.com · alkhabaralyemeni.net · alqudsnews.net · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] A July 7 request for internist Dr. Amit Tirosh to examine the doctor was denied. www.tv5.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.sondakika.com