UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel

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Nasser Odeh *Hussam Abu Safia Hussam Abu Safiya Physicians for Human Rights Israel Kamal Adwan Hospital

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Jul 5 – Jul 11

7 articles|4 sources

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Al JazeeraYesterday

UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel

A UN inquiry commission has called for Israel to immediately release Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia, director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital. The commission cited credible reports that Abu Safia, detained for over 18 months without charge since December 2024, has faced "continued and severe abuse." His lawyer and rights groups have warned of his grave health condition, with signs of regular torture and significant weight loss observed. The UN commission urged Israel to provide immediate independent medical care for Abu Safia and to release all medical personnel held in arbitrary detention. Israel has classified Abu Safia as an "unlawful combatant," a designation used for prolonged detention without trial.

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Associated Press (AP)4d ago

Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition

The lawyer for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a prominent Palestinian doctor detained by Israeli forces for 18 months, has stated that his client is in critical condition and has been abused in captivity. Abu Safiya, former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, was arrested in December 2024 and is being investigated on suspicion of cooperating with Hamas, claims denied by his colleagues and international aid groups. Physicians for Human Rights Israel and his lawyer reported that during a recent visit, Abu Safiya appeared extremely weak, had head injuries, and difficulty breathing. They have petitioned for his transfer to another facility. Israel's Prison Service denies all allegations of abuse, stating detainees are held lawfully and receive medical care. Human rights organizations have raised concerns about the treatment of Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

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BBC News - World2d ago

Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail

The lawyer for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian medic detained by Israeli authorities for over 18 months without charge, has expressed grave concerns for his client's life. During a visit last Thursday at the Rakefet interrogation facility, the lawyer stated Dr. Abu Safiya was so severely beaten he was barely recognizable, suffering from extensive bruises and exhaustion. The lawyer alleges the assault occurred after a Supreme Court appeal against his detention, with Dr. Abu Safiya reporting being attacked by over five guards and receiving no medical treatment. The Israel Prison Service has rejected these claims as false. Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the government to respond by Tuesday to a petition seeking the release of Dr. Abu Safiya and 13 other detained Palestinian doctors from Gaza.

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The Commission calls for the immediate, unconditional, and safe release of Dr. Abu Safiya and all medical personnel held in arbitrary detention by Israel.

— UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

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Israel's Supreme Court ordered the government to respond to a petition for the release of 14 Palestinian doctors from Gaza.

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A UN human rights group is demanding the immediate release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safia from Israeli detention.

— UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

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The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found Israel's actions violated multiple articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

— UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

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Abu Safia was detained by Israeli authorities in December 2024 while serving as director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza.

Apr 26 – May 2

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Human Rights(2)

Al JazeeraApr 30

Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors

Physicians for Human Rights-Israel (PHRI) has petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to order the release of 14 Gaza doctors held without charge for over a year. PHRI argues that the continued detention of these medical professionals, including specialists like paediatricians and surgeons, hinders the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system, which has been severely damaged. One detained doctor, Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been held for nearly 18 months and reportedly suffered significant health deterioration and mistreatment. PHRI stated that the Israeli military's Chief of Staff failed to respond to their previous request for the doctors' release. The organization is calling for international solidarity to push for their freedom.

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Al JazeeraApr 30

Tunisia’s jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi rushed to hospital

Jailed Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi, 84, has been urgently transferred to a hospital due to a sharp deterioration in his health. His party, Ennahdha, announced the transfer on Thursday, stating prison authorities moved him for treatment and observation, citing his chronic illnesses and advanced age. Ennahdha is demanding his immediate release, calling his detention arbitrary and politically motivated, referencing a UN committee's conclusion that his prosecution violates freedom of expression. Ghannouchi has been imprisoned since April 2023 as part of a wider crackdown on opposition figures by President Kais Saied.

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Legal & Judicial(1)

BBC News - WorldMay 1

War criminal Mladic close to death, say lawyers asking judge for jail release

Lawyers for convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic are seeking his release from The Hague on grounds of imminent death. The 84-year-old, serving a life sentence for genocide and war crimes during the 1990s Yugoslav wars, has reportedly suffered a stroke and is bedbound, with doctors assessing his condition as serious. His defense team has requested provisional or conditional release to a Serbian-speaking facility, with Serbia's justice minister indicating readiness to provide guarantees. A UN court judge has ordered an independent health assessment to determine Mladic's condition. Mladic was convicted for his role in atrocities including ethnic cleansing, the siege of Sarajevo, and the Srebrenica massacre.

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Key Claims

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Ratko Mladic was sentenced to life in prison in 2017 for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

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Judge Graciela Gatti Santana has requested an independent health assessment of Ratko Mladic.

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Physicians for Human Rights-Israel petitioned the Supreme Court for the immediate release of 14 Gaza doctors held without charge for over a year.

— Physicians for Human Rights-Israel

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Ghannouchi is 84 years old and has been imprisoned since April 2023.

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President Kais Saied suspended the Tunisian parliament in 2021 and subsequently dissolved the legislature to rule by decree.