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Israeli Military Court Extends Detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the 52-year-old director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, has had his detention without charge extended for another six months by an Israeli military court. Abu Safiya's name was previously discussed for release under a recent ceasefire deal, but the court has instead renewed his detention under the "Unlawful Combatant Law." The Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights has condemned the court's decision, stating that it is a flagrant violation of international law and the protections guaranteed to medical workers in wartime. The center has called for Abu Safiya's immediate release, along with all detained Palestinian healthcare workers, and urged the international community to intervene to stop Israel's escalating violations against Palestinian prisoners and medical professionals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, has had his detention without charge extended for another six months by an Israeli military court.
  • Abu Safiya's name was previously discussed for release under a recent ceasefire deal, but the court has instead renewed his detention under the "Unlawful Combatant Law."
  • The Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights has condemned the court's decision, stating that it is a flagrant violation of international law and the protections guaranteed to medical workers in wartime.
  • Abu Safiya's family has expressed deep concern over his continued detention and has reaffirmed full trust in the legal team and all humanitarian efforts working toward his freedom.
  • The Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights has called for Abu Safiya's immediate release, along with all detained Palestinian healthcare workers.
  • Ramy Abdu, Assistant Professor of Law and Finance, has stated that Abu Safiya was held as a bargaining chip, not a prisoner of law but of politics.

Statistics:

  • Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been detained without charge for an additional six months by the Israeli military court.
  • Abu Safiya is 52 years old and has been the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza for an unknown period of time.
  • The Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights has condemned the court's decision, stating that it is a flagrant violation of international law and the protections guaranteed to medical workers in wartime.
  • The center has called for the immediate release of Abu Safiya and all detained Palestinian healthcare workers.

Sources:

Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights.

[Source: https://almizan.ps/en/news/2023-02-23-israel-extends-detention-medical-40]

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