UN experts urge Israel to free Gaza doctor amid reports of ‘severe torture’

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 24, 2026 at 04:09 PM

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UN experts are urging Israel to immediately release Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, a Palestinian doctor from Gaza, who was detained in December 2024. The experts cite reports of "severe torture" and denial of medical treatment while in Israeli detention. Abu Safia, the former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, was arrested after refusing to leave the hospital during Israeli attacks. He is being held without charge or trial, which has drawn widespread condemnation. The UN experts state that Abu Safia's human rights are being violated, including his right to be free from torture and ill-treatment, and that his health is deteriorating. They highlight concerns about the systematic targeting of Palestinian health workers and the destruction of Gaza's healthcare system.

Article Analysis

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Human Rights

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Conflict

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Sensationalism

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Key Claims (5)

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Israel has held Abu Safia without charge or trial.

factual — Article100% confidence

Abu Safia was detained by Israeli forces in December 2024.

factual — Article100% confidence

UN experts are calling on Israel to immediately release Dr Hussam Abu Safia.

factual — Article100% confidence

Abu Safia has been subjected to “severe torture” and other abuses in Israeli detention.

quote — UN special rapporteurs Tlaleng Mofokeng and Ben Saul90% confidence

His right to health is being eroded.

factual — UN experts80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Tlaleng Mofokeng 50% Ben Saul 50% Amnesty International 55% Kamal Adwan Hospital 60% Palestinians ×265% UN ×375% Gaza Strip ×480% Israel ×685% Hussam Abu Safia ×695%

Keywords

gaza doctor 100% israeli detention 90% torture 80% medical treatment 70% human rights 60% arbitrary detention 60% gaza strip 50% health workers 50% un experts 40% amnesty international 40%

Sentiment Analysis

Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

Article Type

News Report

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90%

Geographic Perspective

Israel

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