UN inquiry urges release of Gaza hospital chief held by Israel since December 2024
- A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Israeli military in Gaza in December 2024 and still being held in Israel, and urged his release.
- The inquiry commission urges Israel to release Hussam Abu Safia, citing credible reports he has suffered ‘severe abuse’.
- A United Nations inquiry commission has called for Israel to immediately release a Palestinian doctor it has jailed without charge for more than 18 months.
Confirmed
- A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Israeli military in Gaza in December 2024 and still being held in Israel, and urged his release.
- A United Nations inquiry commission has called for Israel to immediately release a Palestinian doctor it has jailed without charge for more than 18 months.
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- The inquiry commission urges Israel to release Hussam Abu Safia, citing credible reports he has suffered ‘severe abuse’.
Sources: Al Jazeera, CBC