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Supreme Court Rejects Abu Safia Appeal, Detention Amid Torture Allegations

6/17/2026

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The Supreme Court rejected Dr. Hussam Abu Safia’s appeal, keeping him detained.
A prison video shows him thinner and bearing signs of torture, according to his family.
Human rights groups say his detention violates due process and denies care.
The Palestinian Centre for Prisoners Advocacy blames Israeli authorities, urges his release and international intervention.
He led his son Ibrahim’s funeral after the boy was killed by an Israeli drone.

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The Supreme Court rejected Dr. Hussam Abu Safia’s appeal, keeping him detained.
A prison video shows him thinner and bearing signs of torture, according to his family.
Human rights groups say his detention violates due process and denies care.
The Palestinian Centre for Prisoners Advocacy blames Israeli authorities, urges his release and international intervention.
He led his son Ibrahim’s funeral after the boy was killed by an Israeli drone.