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Gravely Ill Gaza Doctor Faces Brutal Treatment in Custody

7/15/2025

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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, is gravely ill in Israeli custody, having lost 40 kg and facing heart problems. His lawyer reveals he has endured brutal beatings and lacks essential medical care. The hospital's closure exacerbates Gaza's dire health crisis, with over 360 medical staff arrested during relentless military operations.

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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, is gravely ill in Israeli custody, having lost 40 kg and facing heart problems. His lawyer reveals he has endured brutal beatings and lacks essential medical care. The hospital's closure exacerbates Gaza's dire health crisis, with over 360 medical staff arrested during relentless military operations.