Paediatrician · Director, Kamal Adwan Hospital
Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya
A children's doctor who stayed with his patients. Held by Israel since 27 December 2024, without charge or trial.
632
days held without charge or trial
Since 27 December 2024
632
days in detention
50,000+
petition signatures
28
years of medical service
27 Dec 2024
arrested at his hospital
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Reports from credible international bodies, with links to each source.
July 2026
Amnesty International
Warns his life is at imminent risk after a lawyer's visit reported torture and ill-treatment.
Read the source7 July 2026
UN human rights experts
Call for his immediate release and that of all arbitrarily detained health workers.
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UN Commission of Inquiry
Expresses grave concern over continued abuse and urges release and independent medical care.
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All newsHis story in five moments
Full timeline1973Born in Jabalia refugee camp
1996Returns to Gaza, joins Kamal Adwan Hospital
26 Oct 2024His son Ibrahim, 18, is killed
27 Dec 2024Arrested inside the hospital
TodayStill held without charge
“We need him, and Gaza needs him. My children and I wait for his return every day.”
— His wife, Albina
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