Sama Safi

Sama Safi, a 20-year-old Palestinian-American psychology student at Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, has been detained by the Israeli military since June 2nd. She has been held without charge following a pre-dawn raid on her family home. Her detention has drawn significant international attention, with a coalition of over 100 faith-based, human rights, and civil rights organizations urging the US State Department to secure her immediate release. The organizations highlighted Safi's severe chronic medical condition, warning of potentially life-threatening consequences if she does not receive adequate care. The situation underscores concerns about the treatment of Palestinian civilians, particularly students, within the occupied territories and the role of international advocacy in addressing such cases.