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Gaza Doctor Detained in Solitary; UN Calls for Release

6/9/2026

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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya of Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital was moved to solitary confinement in Israel’s Ganot prison, remaining detained without charge.
Son Dr. Elyas Abu Safiya reports untreated shrapnel wounds, severe scabies, heart problems and extreme weight loss.
Rights groups say the one-metre cell may be torture under UN Mandela Rules and note a Court appeal for 10 June and calls from UN experts and Amnesty International for his release.

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Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya of Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital was moved to solitary confinement in Israel’s Ganot prison, remaining detained without charge.
Son Dr. Elyas Abu Safiya reports untreated shrapnel wounds, severe scabies, heart problems and extreme weight loss.
Rights groups say the one-metre cell may be torture under UN Mandela Rules and note a Court appeal for 10 June and calls from UN experts and Amnesty International for his release.