Gaza’s Dr Hussam Abu Safiya may not survive and is in ‘imminent danger’, MAP warns

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Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has demanded the immediate release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, warning that his life is in “imminent danger” in Israeli custody.

The UK-based medical charity issued the appeal after a lawyer visited Dr Abu Safiya on 2 July 2026 at the Rakefet facility in Nitzan Prison.

According to lawyer Nasser Odeh, Dr Abu Safiya showed signs of severe physical deterioration, including visible injuries, extreme weakness, breathing difficulties and psychological distress.

He appeared at times close to losing consciousness and feared that he would not survive detention.

Dr Abu Safiya has been detained by Israeli authorities since 27 December 2024 without charge or trial under the Unlawful […]

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