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Former Hospital Director Critical After 18-Month Detention Abuse

7/5/2026

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Hussam Abu Safiya, former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been detained for 18 months and is now reported to be in critical condition after alleged abuse.
Lawyer Nasser Odeh reported that Abu Safiya showed severe weakness, head injuries and difficulty breathing during a July 2 visit.
Physicians for Human Rights Israel documented arm marks, solitary confinement and petitioned for his transfer to another facility.

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Hussam Abu Safiya, former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, has been detained for 18 months and is now reported to be in critical condition after alleged abuse.
Lawyer Nasser Odeh reported that Abu Safiya showed severe weakness, head injuries and difficulty breathing during a July 2 visit.
Physicians for Human Rights Israel documented arm marks, solitary confinement and petitioned for his transfer to another facility.